The Police Media spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara noted that among the bullets confiscated were 2,958 T - 56 Bullets and 32 9mm Pistol bullets.
One of the suspects who was apprehended by the police while traveling to Wellawaya has been identified as a resident of Hikkaduwa by the name of Laddu Roshan.
The suspect, when questioned, has revealed that the bullets were being transported from Siyambalanduwa to Galle on a contract given by Jayalath Sudhdha, who is currently imprisoned at the Galle prison.
Jayalath Sudhdha is said to be an accomplice of infamous criminal, Kosgoda Sujee.