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Four held in Kolonnawa firearms seizure operation
Police have arrested four individuals following coordinated raids in the Kolonnawa area, recovering a significant quantity of firearms and ammunition. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal weapons trafficking in the Western Province.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement officers executed two separate search operations in Kolonnawa, resulting in the apprehension of four suspects and the confiscation of an undisclosed cache of firearms and ammunition. The raids were conducted as part of a targeted intelligence-led operation aimed at disrupting illegal arms networks operating in the region.
The arrested individuals are currently in police custody pending further investigation and questioning. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identity of the suspects or provided details regarding the specific firearms recovered during the operations.
The seizure adds to recent police efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal weapons in residential areas across the Western Province. Law enforcement agencies have intensified operations in high-risk zones following intelligence suggesting a surge in unlicensed firearm possession among criminal networks.
The case has been forwarded to relevant investigation units for further inquiries, including determining the source and intended use of the recovered weapons. Police have urged the public to report any information regarding illegal firearms or suspicious activities in their communities.