Former Soldier Arrested with Live Grenade and Ammunition in Atawiragollewa

Police in Atawiragollewa have arrested a 48-year-old former Army soldier in the Kongollewa area for the possession of illegal weaponry. The arrest, made on April 28, 2026, followed intelligence received by officers from the Atawiragollewa Police Station. Authorities recovered one live hand grenade, 52 T-56 live rounds, and 30 9mm live rounds from the suspect. The individual is a resident of the Atawiragollewa area. Further investigations into the incident are currently being conducted by the Atawiragollewa Police.