Army uniforms, grenades, ammunition found at “Kiriya’s” house

Army uniforms, grenades, ammunition found at “Kiriya’s” house

July 21, 2020   09:31 am

Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a close associate of crime gang member ‘Barrel Sunil’ at Bowala area in Walasmulla.

The arrest has been made at a raid carried out by the officers of the Tangalle Camp of the STF.

The suspect has been identified as a 58 year old male name Udeni alias ‘Kiriya’. He is also said to be a deserter of the Army.

STF have found several Sri Lanka Army uniforms, a live hand grenade, several rounds of live ammunition concealed at the suspect’s house.

Walasmulla Police have launched further investigations into the matter.

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