Sri Lanka Police have arrested a man suspected of attempting to carry out a shooting targeting a hotel in the Midigama area.
According to the Police, a 35-year-old man from Tangalle was arrested in the Kapuwatte area in connection with the incident.
The Police have also seized a T-56 firearm and a motorcycle from his possession.
The Police suspect that the man may have arrived at the hotel located near the Midigama Junction to carry out a shooting, but the attempt was foiled.
The Midigama Police is conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)