Three persons arrested with ammunition

Three persons arrested with ammunition

July 7, 2019   05:46 pm

A team of naval personnel in coordination with Anti Corruption Unit-Mannar apprehended a haul of ammunition during a special raid carried out at Uppukulam area in Mannar.

Accordingly, Naval personnel attached to the North Western Naval Command and North Central Naval Command in coordination with officials of Anti Corruption Unit-Mannar recovered 14 ammunition (7.62 x 39 mm).

The bullets were buried in the land behind a house in Uppukulam area. Three residents of the house aged 71, 62 and 29 were arrested on suspicion.

The suspects and the haul of ammunition were handed over to Mannar Police for onward action, SLN said.

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

'Media outlets must disseminate accurate news' - Media Minister reminds responsibility of journalists (English)

'Media outlets must disseminate accurate news' - Media Minister reminds responsibility of journalists (English)

''She will live in our hearts forever''- Tributes galore for music icon Latha Walpola (English)

Officials inspect damaged upcountry railway line;suspended train services in some lines recommence (English)

Officers who handled accident involving MP Asoka Ranwala neglected their duty – Traffic DIG (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Auditor General's post vacant since April; Opposition claims post may go to govt loyalist (English)

Heavy showers predicted in several areas tomorrow; DMC on standby to assist the public (English)