UPFA Western Provincial Councilor(WPC) Nowzer Fowzie has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division in connection to leveling a death threat with the use of a fire arm.

Speaking to News 1st, Police Media Spokesperson ASP Ruwan Gunasekara stated that the arrest was made after taking into consideration a complaint lodged against the Provincial Councilor at the Cinnamon Gardens Police in 2012in connection with a complaint that was lodged against him at the Kurundhu-watta Police in 2012.

The ASP added the arrested Provincial Council is set to appear before the Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

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