Firearm Seized in Wattala, Two Suspects in Custody

COLOMBO (News 1st);Two suspects have been taken into custody in Wattala in connection with a firearm.

The police stated that a motor vehicle was being driven without following police orders.

The vehicle was stopped and inspected, during which a pistol-type firearm and a magazine of ammunition were discovered.

During police questioning, the suspect revealed that the firearm was being transported to hand over to another individual. Accordingly, that person was also taken into custody in Mabola, Wattala.

The suspects are residents of Jaffna