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Foreign revolver and ammunition seized in Mattakkuliya operation
Law enforcement authorities have recovered an imported revolver and a quantity of live ammunition during an operation in the Mattakkuliya area. The seizure is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal firearms trafficking in the Western Province.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Police conducting operations in Mattakkuliya have seized a foreign-manufactured revolver along with 12 rounds of live ammunition, according to law enforcement officials. The recovery marks another success in the constabulary's continued crackdown on unlicensed weapons in circulation within the district.
The seizure underscores persistent concerns about the smuggling and distribution of illegal firearms across the country. Authorities have intensified operations targeting illicit weapons networks operating in densely populated urban areas.
Details regarding the circumstances of the recovery and any arrests connected to the seizure remain under investigation. Police indicated that further inquiries are underway as part of their broader security operations.
The Mattakkuliya area has been subject to increased law enforcement scrutiny in recent months as part of wider security measures aimed at reducing gun-related criminal activity in the Western Province.