The suspected gunman in the shooting incident in Kotahena on November 07, in which an individual was killed, has been arrested.
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) had launched an investigation into the fatal shooting incident, where a man who arrived in a car allegedly opened fire, resulting in the homicide.
Based on a tip-off, officers from the CCD apprehended the suspected gunman yesterday (19), while he was hiding in a house in the Kolongoda area.
Upon arrest, authorities discovered 12.3 grams of ‘ICE’ narcotics in his possession.
The suspect, a 39-year-old resident of Kaduwela, is currently being held under a 72-hour detention order.
The Colombo Crimes Division is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)