Three bore-12 firearms and several related items were discovered in a house at Ahampura village, Palliyagodella in Migaswewa, Polonnaruwa. The raid was conducted based on information received by Migaswewa Police Officer-in-Charge, Chief Inspector Susantha Jayarathna.

Key Points

  • The raid took place at a house in Ahampura village, Palliyagodella.
  • As the homeowner was not present, his wife was taken into custody.
  • Three foreign-made firearms, ammunition, and equipment were seized by police.
  • Investigations revealed the firearms were used for hunting animals.

Husband escapes, wife arrested

The homeowner was not present when police officers raided the house. Since only his wife was at the residence at the time, police placed her under arrest.

Stock of weapons recovered

During the search of the house, police took into custody three foreign-made bore-12 firearms, 8 live cartridges, 9 empty cartridge cases, firearm cleaning equipment, and a cartridge belt.

In addition, 18 lead balls and 5 lead sheets were also recovered. Police investigations have revealed that these firearms were used to hunt animals.