It is reported that an organized gang of three people who tried to rob a three-wheeler with sharp weapons has been arrested.
A stock of heroin worth more than 7 lakh rupees, a sword, a prohibited knife, a set of handcuffs, 25 live bullets of 9mm type and one live bullet of 845 type were taken into custody by the police.
A carpenter and a motor mechanic residing in Bandaragama, Horana area have been arrested.
The police mention that the arrested suspects were previously arrested for various crimes.
They are scheduled to be presented to the Magistrate’s Court of Mt.