Police arrested a 52-year-old man in the Halpe area of Balangoda after discovering an illegally held 12-bore gun during a raid at his residence.
Authorities in Balangoda have arrested a middle-aged resident following the recovery of an unlicensed firearm from his home. The 52-year-old man, who lives in the Halpe area, was taken into custody after officers acting on intelligence conducted a search of his residence.
The Crime Investigation Unit of Samanalawewa Police Station received information that led to the operation. During the search, police recovered a 12-bore shotgun that was being held without proper legal authorization. The weapon has been seized as evidence in the case.
The suspect is scheduled to appear before the Balangoda Magistrate's Court to face charges related to the illegal possession of the firearm. The arrest is part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat unauthorized weapons possession in the district.
