SWORDS, KNIVES RECOVERED IN MALIGAWATTE

46 swords, a pistol and kris knives were found inside a public well, adjacent to R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium wrapped in a fertilizer bag

Ahaul of swords and kris knives were recovered at a public well, adjacent to R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Maligawatte yesterday.

At least 46 swords, a pistol and kris knives were found inside the well wrapped in a fertilizer bag. During the search, the police had also recovered 10g. of Ice (methamphetamine).

The Police suspect that following a cordon search operation that was carried out by the police and the security forces, some individuals might have disposed them in the well.

The Maligawatte police are investigating. PIC BY WARUNA WANNIARACHCHI