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Teenage son of slain underworld boss arrested with firearm
Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy, identified as the son of deceased underworld figure Aruna Widanagamage, on firearms charges. The teenager was apprehended at a residence in Weerawila while in possession of an illegally held foreign-manufactured weapon.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement authorities arrested the minor during an operation at a friend's residence in the Weerawila area, where he was reportedly staying at the time of his detention. Officers recovered a foreign-made firearm from the teenager's possession, prompting charges related to illegal weapons possession.
The arrested youth is the son of Aruna Widanagamage, known by the alias Meegasare Kajja, who was previously slain. The arrest marks another development in ongoing police operations targeting illegal firearms in the region.
The 16-year-old suspect has been scheduled for presentation before relevant judicial authorities to face proceedings connected to the weapons-related charges. Police have not released further details regarding the specific nature of the firearm or the circumstances surrounding its acquisition.