Finance Ministry’s media director arrested for possession of ammunition

Finance Ministry’s media director arrested for possession of ammunition

May 29, 2019   01:21 pm

The Media Director of the Ministry of Finance Mohamed Ali Hassan has been arrested over possession of 93 rounds of 12-bore gun ammunition, stated the Police media unit.

It was reported that he was taken into custody at his residence in Malwana.

The haul was seized during a cordon and search by the Army and the Police.

The arrestee is currently being interrogated at the Biyagama Police, the police added.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Patali Champika says power tariff hike burdens public amid coal crisis ahead of festive season (English)

GMOA says govt doctors will stage another 24-hour token strike tomorrow (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Protests against proposed electricity tariff hike; Prices of food items to increase from tomorrow (English)

Fuel prices likely to remain unchanged until May 1 - Cabinet Spokesman (English)

Cabinet nod to import rice amid shortage; Fuel allowance for MPs based on prices as of March 1 (English)