Three persons have been arrested in connection with the stock of ammunition which was seized in Kahagolla this morning.
It is reported that 152 rounds of T-56 ammunition and eight cases of 9mm pistols were discovered at a residence belonging to these suspects.
The arrest was carried out during a search operation which was carried out in the Diyatalawa area. The suspects have been identified as a 52-year old father and his sons aged 27 and 26.
The search operation is still being carried out by the Diyatalawa Police.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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