Firearms found in roadside at Kaduwela are fake – Police confirm

Firearms found in roadside at Kaduwela are fake – Police confirm

August 18, 2025   02:08 pm

Police have stated that the firearms discovered inside a bag abandoned on the roadside in Thunadahena, Korathota, Kaduwela were not real guns.

The contents of the bag, which included three T-56 assault rifles and five browning-type pistols were confirmed to be fake.

However, authorities verified that the T-56 rifle magazine found alongside them is genuine.

The discovery was made earlier today (18) and the weapons were handed over to the Nawagamuwa Police.

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