Amal Pushpakumara arrested for possession of live ammunition

Amal Pushpakumara arrested for possession of live ammunition

October 1, 2017   09:13 am

Western Provincial Councilor (UPFA) Amal Pushpakumara Silva was apprehended for possessing 3 rounds of live ammunition a short while ago. 

It has been reported that he was taken into custody at his residence in Ratmalana. 

The Police made the arrest following intelligence received after the interrogation of a suspect who was arrested for possessing a firearm at the Ratmala beach strip. 

The Galkissa Police have reported that further investigations are being carried out currently. 

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