An individual was taken into police custody for alleged possession of illegal weapons in Ambalangoda police division last night (Thursday 11th).
He had an unlicensed micro pistol, a magazine and five bullets in his possession, Police Media Unit told Hiru news.
The suspect is a 35-year-old resident of Ambalangoda area.
He will be produced in Balapitiya Magistrate's court today and Ambalangoda Police is carrying out further investigations into the incident.