Close associate of foreign-based criminal arrested with firearm
January 21, 2026 07:38 am
An individual has been arrested by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division for the possession of a firearm and a locally manufactured hand grenade.
The arrest was made last night (20) in Siyambalangamuwa, Meegalewa, police stated.
The suspect is a 39-year-old resident of Galgamuwa.
Police noted that the suspect had previously been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) while in possession of a T-56 firearm.
It has been revealed that he is a close associate of an organized criminal currently living abroad.
Further investigations are being carried out by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division.
