Accomplice of ‘Podi Lassie’ arrested with firearm

Accomplice of ‘Podi Lassie’ arrested with firearm

January 31, 2021   03:41 pm

An individual linked to the underworld has been arrested at the Meetiyagoda area in Ambalangoda today (January 31).

The arrest has been made by a team of Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel.

Reportedly, the STF has recovered a T-56 firearm found in the possession of the suspect.

The arrested suspect has been identified to be an accomplice of the underworld figure ‘Podi Lassie’ who is currently held in jail.

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