Further information uncovered on the suspect apprehendedhaving identified as a firearms and ammunition smuggler

Based on a piece of information disclosed by the suspect who was arrested on 16.01.2025, from the Ruhunuketha area of Welikanda and detained as per court order, officers of the Colombo Crimes Division were able to uncover and seize a locally manufactured 12-bore firearm, a T-56 magazine, 220 T-56 live ammunition, and 02 other live ammunition stashed behind his house in the Welikanda area.

The suspect was previously arrested for the possession of a T-56 firearm, a magazine of the same, and 18 live ammunition and for selling a T-56 firearm to an individual for a sum of Rs. 200,000.

The Colombo Crimes Division is conducting further investigations into the arms and ammunition smuggling done by this suspect and further arrests will be made as per the information that would be uncovered.