Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi Arrested Over Weapons Cache Discovery

Further details have emerged regarding the weapons cache discovered at former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi's residence in Mampe, within the Piliyandala Police Division. In addition to previously reported items, authorities also recovered a 12-bore shotgun. The 31 rounds of ammunition previously identified as '7.2 calibre' have now been specified as 84S calibre. The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has initiated an investigation to determine the reason for the former MP's possession of the firearms and ammunition.

Further details have emerged regarding the weapons cache discovered at former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi's residence. The single live hand grenade recovered has been identified as Czechoslovakian-made. In addition to the previously reported two T-56 magazines and 221 T-56 assault rifle rounds, authorities also found 103 .22 calibre rounds and 31 7.2 calibre rounds. Investigations are still ongoing at the former MP's residence, and he is expected to be produced before the Kesbewa Magistrate's Court.

Former MP Chandana Kathriarachchi was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) following a search operation at his residence in Piliyandala. The search was conducted under a warrant issued by the Kesbewa Magistrate’s Court. Police Media Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, confirmed the arrest. Authorities recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two T-56 magazines and 221 rounds of T-56 assault rifle ammunition. Reports vary on the number of hand grenades found, with some sources stating one hand grenade (described as foreign-made by one source), while another report indicates two live hand grenades. Additionally, 100 .22 calibre rounds and 30 unidentified rounds were also recovered.