Colombo, September 15, 2025 – Officers attached to the Weliweriya Police Station arrested a youth in possession of an illegal firearm during a special search operation conducted yesterday in the Weliweriya area.
According to police reports, the youth was attempting to conceal the weapon when law enforcement officers intercepted him. The firearm, along with ammunition, was seized during the operation.
The arrested suspect is a 25-year-old resident of Weliweriya. Police confirmed that he has been handed over to the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court for further legal proceedings.
Investigations are ongoing under the supervision of the Officer-in-Charge of the Weliweriya Police.
