COLOMBO (News 1st): An associate of an underworld gang member who goes by the name “Gagana” has been arrested during a raid in Arawwala, Maharagama, Sri Lanka Police said on Wednesday (July 1).

According to Sri Lanka Police, 21 fake seals and 5 forged deeds were seized from the suspect’s possession.

“The arrested suspect was engaged in trafficking drugs on the supervision of underworld gang member “Gagana” who is currently serving time in prison,” according to Police Special Task Force.

On the 29th of June, Police Special Task Force discovered 12 Assault Rifles belonging to “Gagana,” from inside an electrical equipment distribution centre in Pitipana, Homgama. (For this story: click here)

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