SLPP UC member arrested with firearms, sword

COLOMBO (News 1st); A Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Urban Council member for Ambalangoda was arrested for the possession of two firearms and a sword.
 
The suspect was arrested at his house in Pollawwa, Batapola area.

Police said that 12 bullets were also found in his possession.

The suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted by the Police Special Task Force and the Batapola Police on Friday (16) afternoon.

Further investigations into the incident are underway.