The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered 21 arms looted during attacks in various police establishments in Chattogram after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

Heavy arms, such as submachine guns and Chinese rifles are among the recovered weapons, the elite force said in a press release on Wednesday.

The RAB had increased its detective surveillance in the aftermath of the weapons looting on August 5. the recovery was possible as the people also responded to the effort and came forward with information, the statement read.

Along with SMG, Chinese rifles, shotguns, pistols and gas guns, 275 rounds of ammunition of various types have been recovered in the operation, RAB-7 said.

Celebrations broke out across the port city after Sheikh Hasina left the country following her resignation from her premiership on August 5. Several police facilities were attacked, set on fire and looted at that time.

Several police stations in the city, including Kotwali, Pahartali, Patenga and EPZ, were set ablaze and heavily looted during attacks and acts of sabotage by the criminals.