A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition during a police raid in the Kinchigune area of Weeraketiya.

According to Police, the arrest was made during a raid conducted by officers attached to the Weeraketiya Police Station following a tip-off.

The arrested suspect has been identified as a resident of the Kinchigune area in Medamulana.

Weeraketiya Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)

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A firearm and ammunition were recovered during maintenance work carried out on the roof of the library building at the University of Jaffna, located within the Kopay Police Division, on Friday (31).

According to the Police, based on a complaint lodged with the Kopay Police Station, an investigation was initiated into a firearm and related equipment that were discovered. 

Upon inspection, authorities recovered one T56 assault rifle, two magazines, 175 rounds of T56 ammunition, three locally manufactured grenades, five expired saline bottles, and first aid equipment. These items were taken into police custody.

The Kopay Police Station is conducting further investigations into the matter. (Newswire)

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