35-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting in Dehiwala

35-year-old arrested for aiding and abetting shooting in Dehiwala

September 23, 2025   06:26 am

A suspect has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a shooting reported in Dehiwala on July 24, police stated.

The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Unit arrested the suspect along the Malwatta Road in Dehiwala for allegedly providing a firearm and ammunition to the shooter.

The suspect is a 35-year-old resident of Dehiwala.

The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Unit is conducting further investigations.

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