Three persons arrested over firearms racket in Gampaha

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Three individuals, who had been engaged in the racketeering of firearms, have been arrested in Mathammana area in Gampaha.

Based on a tip-off received by the Gampaha police station, one of the suspects was arrested along with a firearm, 04 bullets and a magazine during a raid.

Further police interrogations had led to the apprehending of two other persons in connection with the racket.

Police is conducting further investigations.