COLOMBO (News 1st): Police Special Task Force on Tuesday (Dec. 29) arrested a 34-year-old suspect in Ahungalla, Balapitiya along with a pistol manufactured in Spain, Sri Lanka Police said. 

Two magazines were also discovered in the possession of the suspect, Police Spokesperson – DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Further investigations are underway to ascertain whether the suspect used the pistol to commit several crimes in the Southern province.

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