COLOMBO (News 1st): The Kalutara Crimes Division has arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of a gunman in Panadura recently.

Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital, when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.

However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.

Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.

According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.

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