COLOMBO (News 1st):- A wildlife official has been arrested for the possession of a T56 firearm and a repeater firearm in an illegal manner.

The 31-year-old suspect, who is a resident of Sadungama, Dewara wewa is attached to the Bundala National Park.

He was arrested following a raid conducted by wildlife officials.

He is due to be presented before the Hambantota Magistrate for further investigation.

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