Illicit arms manufacturer exposed in Pudukuduirrippu

October 4, 2017 09:00 am

A weapons manufacturer operating illegally at Pudukuduirrippu in Mullaitivu was arrested by the Police and is to be produced before the Mullaitivu magistrate’s court today (4).

The Police confiscated 7 trap guns, 3 shotguns, 200 rounds of ammunition and tools used for manufacturing weapons from the residence of the suspect.

It has been reported that the suspect was arrested following intelligence provided to the Pudukuduirrippu Police. Interrogations revealed that the suspect had sold arms to several residents of the area.

The Police stated that there is sufficient evidence to believe that the suspect supplied and repaired arms for the LTTE during the civil war.

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