The Police have arrested another suspect with weapons in connection with the attempted shooting targeting a hotel in Midigama on November 19.
The Western Province North Crime Division foiled a shooting attempt and arrested an individual with a T-56 firearm while waiting in a house in the Kapuwatte area.
At the time, it was reported that the suspect had been with two other individuals, who had fled the area during the arrest.
Investigations by the Weligama Police led to the arrest of one suspect while hiding in the Ibbawala area yesterday.
The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Midigama, was arrested with over 02 grams of heroin.
Interrogations of the suspect have led to the recovery of a revolver, 06 bullets, a T-56 magazine, 14 T-56 bullets, and an internationally manufactured hand grenade from a forest area in Kapuwatte, Midigama.
The arrested suspect is due to be produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today. (Newswire)