Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda

Retired Army Captain arrested with T-56 magazines and ammunition in Minuwangoda

January 16, 2026   09:43 pm

A retired Sri Lanka Army Captain has been arrested by the Police Western Province North Crimes Range at Miriswatte in Minuwangoda, while in possession of 18 T-56 assault rifle magazines and 25 rounds of live ammunition, police said.

 

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