Colombo (News 1st); The Defence Ministry has temporarily suspended the services of both Firearms and Private Security Agency Licences Renewal at the ministry premises for the year 2021 until further notice.

The Defence Ministry has taken this decision with a view to restrict the number of visitors arriving at the Ministry premises seeking respective services due to the current Covid-19 situation in the country.

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