Illegal weapons manufacturer nabbed in Nikaweratiya

Illegal weapons manufacturer nabbed in Nikaweratiya

February 5, 2019   10:53 am

An individual has been arrested with illegally manufactured firearms in Gonnagaswewa, Nikaweratiya.

The suspect was arrested in a raid carried out by the Meegalewa Police.

One Galkatas weapon, partially manufactured Bora-12 type firearm, two stocks of rifles and equipment used for manufacturing firearms have been taken into custody.

The arrestee is a 47-year is residing in the same area.

He is to be produced before the Nikaweratiya Magistrate’s Court today (05).

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