Colombo (News 1st): The Criminal Investigation Department has seized a T-56 firearm, belonging to underworld kingpin Makandure Madush. The weapon was discovered hidden at Dalupotha Ela, Negombo during a raid carried out by the Police Special Task Force and the Criminal Investigations Department.

The CID added that Makandure Madush was also taken with them on the raid. They went onto note that the T-56 firearm will be given to the Government Analyst for further investigations.

Makandure Madush is currently being interrogated by the CID in connection with several crimes, including murder.

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