An army deserter has been arrested with a local firearm that could fire 9mm ammo in Angoda today (Mar 12).
The arrest was made during a raid carried out by officers attached to the Mirihana Special Crimes Investigations Unit.
Police have identified the suspect as 42-year old D.K.R. Pradeep alias 'Kaluwa' and a resident of Angoda. He is believed to have fled the army in 2017.
A search operation carried out at the suspect's residence had led to the discovery of the firearm, police said.
The suspect is due to be produced before the Aluthkade Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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