Police arrest suspect involved in Kandana shooting

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Police arrested an individual suspected of carrying out a shooting in Kandana last Sunday which resulted in the death of a woman aged 40.

The police managed to arrest the suspect through a CCTV footage.

The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Rakeem alias 'Preethi' and a resident of Gal Oya.

The car which was used in the shooting was also taken into custody by the Police.

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