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A haul of locally manufactured guns were recovered and a resident of the area was arrested after a raid was carried out on a illegal arms manufacturing plant in Megodadwawe, Anuradapura  by a team of the Operations Headquarters in Colombo, police spokesman SP Preshantha Jayakody said
 

Twelve locally made double barreled guns, empty bullet shells, items used for the manufacture of guns and an army fatigue was recovered while some elephant teeth and antlers were also recovered. (GS)


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  • Stefan Friday, 25 June 2010 08:45 AM

    well done to the officials for catching these illegal acts keep up the good work

    Singa Friday, 25 June 2010 09:05 AM

    Singapore carries harsh punishment including caning and capital punishment despite outcry by international bodies. The city-state has one of the lowest violent crime rates and highest standards of living in the world. Any relation? you decide!

    JEM D Friday, 25 June 2010 09:07 AM

    Just a suggestion: - If we have such innovative people although doing things illegally (with out license), why dont we legalize the industry and make arms for the world market, and also for ourselves with out having to buy them losing foreign exchange. I have noticed that we have a few such innovative guys who have got caught in the past. Why let them decay in prison. Make use of their skill properly monitored.

    GSP+ Friday, 25 June 2010 09:15 AM

    What a creative idea but no more GSP+!

    cw Friday, 25 June 2010 10:06 AM

    Who is giving GSP to us?? Arms dealers, hehehe

    Malin Friday, 25 June 2010 11:11 AM

    Ideal for a SME project by the Banks.

    siva Friday, 25 June 2010 11:34 AM

    JEM D
    very sensible suggestion

    Claire Friday, 25 June 2010 04:56 PM

    This is merely 'the tip of the iceberg.' A thorough investigation should net more criminals.

    ajith Saturday, 26 June 2010 06:41 AM

    Why raid????Encourage them with expertise training.
    We will be in par with other foreign competitors.

    MaPer Saturday, 26 June 2010 07:43 AM

    Why not make these arms & ammunition for export? It will be a money spinner - as many developed countries are fighting terrorism still.


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