The District Detective Branch (DB) of Police has arrested a man named Md. Saiful Islam, alias Shaker (30), in Sonaimuri, Noakhali, for possessing equipment used to manufacture homemade weapons. During the operation, authorities recovered a single-barrel gun, various components for firearms, and tools used in the production of weapons. Abu Tayeb Md. Arif Hossain, Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) for Noakhali, confirmed these details on Thursday morning (October 29).

The arrest took place on Wednesday evening during a raid on an outbuilding (*kachari ghar*) at the Akram Uddin Haji residence in Ward No. 8 of Deoti Union. The arrested individual, Saiful Islam, is the son of Mumin Ullah, a resident of the Akram Uddin Haji household in Deoti Union. According to the police, the operation was carried out based on secret information, under the directives of the Noakhali Superintendent of Police and the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the District Detective Branch.

A police team, led by Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Osman Gani of the Detective Branch, conducted the raid on the outbuilding. Saiful Islam, known for his involvement in manufacturing weapons, was apprehended at the scene. A subsequent search of the outbuilding led to the recovery of a homemade single-barrel gun, wooden and iron gun stocks, various components of a firearm’s body, triggers, bolts, and several pieces of stainless steel of various sizes.

Additionally, tools used for weapon manufacturing—including three pairs of pliers, a grinding machine (with wiring), and three metal files—were seized. Additional Superintendent of Police (Administration and Finance) Abu Tayeb Md. Arif Hossain further stated that the process of filing a case against the accused under the Arms Act at the Sonaimuri Police Station is currently underway.