The Western Province South Crime Investigation Division has arrested a 48‑year‑old woman in connection with the attempted murder reported on July 21 in the Mount Lavinia Pansala Road area, where two unidentified men threatened residents with a firearm and tried to carry out a killing.
According to the Police, the firearm used in the crime had been supplied by an organized criminal currently hiding abroad and exchanged through the arrested suspect, a resident of Ratmalana.
At the time of arrest, police found 10.270 grams of ICE narcotics in her possession, along with Rs. 35,060 suspected to be payment for her role in the crime.
Further questioning led to the recovery of the motorcycle used in the attack, the clothes worn by the suspects on the day, and a mobile phone.
Police noted that the motorcycle rider involved in the incident had already been arrested on July 26 and remains in remand custody while questioning continues.
The Police stated that the female suspect will be produced before the Magistrate’s Court to obtain a detention order, under which investigations will proceed. (Newswire)