Suspect apprehended with locally made gun

The Navy apprehended a suspect with a locally made gun, during a search conducted in Illuppaikaddawai, Thunukkai on 26^th January 2020.

While conducting a search in the general area of Illuppaikaddawai in Thunukkai, the Navy has spotted a suspicious person and found a locally made unlicensed gun, about 15g of gunpowder and a dagger in his possession. The suspect along with the items was subsequently taken into custody.

The suspect has been identified as a resident of the same area, aged 27. The accused along with the items was handed over to the Illuppaikaddawai Police for onward action.