Ganjam: Police today foiled a loot bid and arrested five dacoits in Berhampur in Ganjam district.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of police officials of Goshaninuagaon police station raided a place in Berhampur city and arrested five persons while they were preparing for loot.

Police seized a gun, two live bullets, three swords, a mobile and two bombs from their possession.

Further investigation is on, police said.