Sri Lanka Police have announced that licenced holders of firearms issued for personal protection will be required to present their weapons to the police station where the licence was issued every six months to obtain a certificate verifying functionality and serial number accuracy.

The directive, issued by Police Headquarters in line with the 2026 licence renewal process, was communicated to all licence holders by the Security Council. 

According to the Police, the certificate will confirm that the firearm is in working condition and that its serial number matches the licence details.

The Inspector General of Police has instructed all station OICs and senior officers to ensure compliance, with checks and certification to be carried out twice yearly.

The Police added that the measure is aimed at strengthening oversight of licenced firearms and ensuring proper monitoring under the renewal system. (Newswire)

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An attempted shooting incident in Panchikawatte, Maradana late last night (June 13) failed after the firearm malfunctioned, Lankadeepa newspaper reported.

The suspects, two unidentified men on a motorcycle, targeted a local resident repairing a three-wheeler, according to Police.

The victim fled the scene unharmed. Police said the suspects dropped a bullet while escaping. Investigations are ongoing. (Newswire)

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A 43-year-old man from Molpe, Moratuwa, was arrested by Panadura North Police on Tuesday (03 June) for possessing a pen-shaped firearm, three live bullets, and an empty casing.

The arrest occurred near the Horethuduwa Bridge in the Panadura North Police Division. Police said the suspect was in unlawful possession of the weapon and ammunition.

The Kalutara Division Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing the investigation. (Newswire)

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Former Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake has been arrested in Colombo, the Police said.

According to the Police, the former minister was arrested while at a luxury apartment complex in Thimbirigasyaya in Colombo. 

It is reported that Duminda Dissanayake has been arrested in connection with the gold-plated T-56 rifle that was found in an apartment complex in Wellawatte recently.

The weapon was found at an apartment of the Havelock City housing complex in Colombo this week, after which two women, aged 40 and 68 years, were arrested on Tuesday.

The Police handed over the investigations into the rifle to the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) yesterday. (Newswire)

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Two men were arrested after the Police had found an internationally manufactured weapon concealed in the SUV they were travelling in. 

According to the Police, the weapon was found during an inspection of the SUV in Yatawatta in Matale District yesterday. 

During the vehicle inspection, conducted by officers from the Yatawatta Police, a 09 mm internationally manufactured weapon was found concealed in the vehicle.

The driver and passenger of the vehicle, aged 39 and 44, who are residents of Narammala and Kurunegala, were taken into Police custody.

The Yatawatta Police is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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