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title: "Man arrested for operating illegal firearms workshop in Sooriyawewa"
url: https://www.lankaxpress.com/man-arrested-for-operating-illegal-firearms-workshop-in-sooriyawewa/
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date: 2024-10-21
modified: 2024-10-21
markdown_url: https://www.lankaxpress.com/man-arrested-for-operating-illegal-firearms-workshop-in-sooriyawewa.md
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# Man arrested for operating illegal firearms workshop in Sooriyawewa

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A person operating an illegal firearms manufacturing workshop in Wawegama, Sooriyawewa, was arrested during a raid conducted by the Special Task Force (STF) personnel from the Hambantota camp.

Police reported that a locally-made ‘T-Katas’ type firearm, parts of an unfinished firearm, and other weapon components were found during the operation.

The arrested suspect, a 33-year-old resident of the area, has been handed over to the Sooriyawewa Police Station for further investigation.