Two arrested with firearms including T56 rifle and ammunition

January 17, 2025 05:00 pm

Police officers have arrested two suspects along with two firearms including a T-56 rifle and more than 60 rounds of live ammunition from a residence in the Wewahamanduwa area in Matara.

The arrests have been made during a raid carried out today (17) by officer of the Matara Sub-Unit of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), based on intelligence received.

Accordingly, a T-56 assault rifle and 60 bullets used for it, two T-56 magazines, a ‘Galkatas’ home-made firearm and two bullets used for it have been taken into custody.

The arrested suspects, aged 34 and 38, are residents of Wewahamanduwa in Matara while they are suspected to be involved in various criminal activities.

Police also state that one of the suspects arrested is the individual who was riding the motorcycle in the incident where and attempt was made to shoot a businessman in the Devundara area of Matara on January 12.

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