Weapons Cache Linked to ‘Bus Lalith’ Unearthed

COLOMBO (News 1st); Several firearms believed to belong to detained suspect Lalith Kannangara, alias "Bus Lalith", have been recovered.

The discovery was made during a search operation conducted by the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau in the Dasa Wella area of Hanwella, following information revealed during the suspect's interrogation.

Police recovered a 9mm firearm and a locally manufactured firearm that had been concealed inside a hollow of a tree.

Police stated that two rounds of ammunition used for the locally manufactured firearm were also found.

The raid was carried out under the instructions of Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ranmal Kodithuwakku, who is in charge of the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau, and under the supervision of the Bureau’s Director.