Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena
January 13, 2026 06:41 am
An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated.
A woman was attacked with a sword and sustained serious injuries in Borella on November, 14, 2025. In connection with the crime, the main suspect has been arrested during night-time patrols in Thalahena by officers of the Homagama Divisional Crimes Investigation Bureau.
At the time of arrest, the suspect was found in possession of a T-56 assault rifle, a magazine, 10 live rounds of ammunition and a locally manufactured hand grenade.
The suspect is a 27-year-old resident of Borella and has been handed over to the Homagama Police Station.
Further investigations are being carried out by the Homagama Police.
