Retired Army Captain arrested with 18 T-56 magazines

January 17, 2026 at 9:14 AM

A retired Sri Lanka Army captain was arrested yesterday (16) in the Miriswatta area of Minuwangoda while in possession of 18 T-56 magazines and 25 rounds of ammunition, police said.

The suspect was taken into custody by officers of the Western Province North Crime Investigation Division during an operation in the area.

Further investigations are underway. (Newswire)