Two suspects have been arrested over the possession of an internationally manufactured pistol and 12 live ammunition in the Dematagoda area.
According to the Police, the suspects were arrested during a raid conducted by the CID on Veluvana Road, based on a tipoff.
One suspect was arrested over the possession of the weapon, while another suspect who had aided him was arrested in Colpetty yesterday.
The suspects are aged 24 and 42, and are residents of Dematagoda. (Newswire)