Foreign-made revolver, ammo seized from Mattakkuliya house
By Norman Palihawadane A foreign-made revolver and 12 live rounds of ammunition were seized from a house in Mattakkuliya based on information uncovered during an ongoing investigation. The weapons were recovered on Wednesday (19) following information obtained from a suspect currently being held by the Colombo Crime Division under a detention order. Police said the […]
On Wednesday, law enforcement officers in Colombo recovered a foreign-made revolver and 12 live rounds of ammunition from a house in the Mattakkuliya area. This seizure was the result of information gathered during an ongoing investigation. The suspect in question, who had been brought to Sri Lanka from abroad and is currently in detention, provided the crucial intelligence that led to the discovery of the weapons.
Police stated that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the possession of the firearm and ammunition, including the source of the items, is ongoing. The Colombo Crime Division is actively pursuing further inquiries into the seizure and the suspect's alleged involvement in the matter.
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