Man arrested with illegal firearm and ammunition

Man arrested with illegal firearm and ammunition

March 14, 2018   11:45 am

A person was apprehended by the police for allegedly being in possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition in Middeniya, Labuhengoda today (14).

He was arrested following a joint search operation carried out by officials attached to Middeniya Police and Police Special Task Officers (STF) upon a tip- off received.

The Police seized a 12-bore firearm, ammunition and 150kg of Kerala Cannabis along with the suspect.

The 35-year-old suspect has been identified as a resident of  Labuhengoda and he is due to be produced before Walasmulla Magistrater’s Court.

 

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