Gunman in Kotahena shooting arrested with ‘Ice’ in Hasalaka
November 20, 2025 06:40 am
The alleged gunman in the shooting incident reported in Kotahena on November 7, has been arrested in Kolongoda, Hasalaka, police stated.
The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) commenced an investigation into a murder committed in Kotahena, where an individual who arrived in a car shot and killed another person using a firearm.
Based on information received by the investigating officers, the gunman involved in the murder was arrested while hiding in a house in Kolongoda, Hasalaka yesterday. At the time of arrest, officers also found 12 grams and 300 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in the suspect’s possession.
The suspect is a 39-year-old resident of Kaduwela.
He has been placed under a 72-hour detention order, and the Colombo Crime Division will continue further investigations.
