T-56 firearm goes missing at Wilgamuwa Police station

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Matale, March 26 (Daily Mirror) - An investigation has been launched following the disappearance of a T-56 firearm of a police officer on duty at the Wilgamuwa Police Station in Matale.

Police spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said the weapon went missing at the security post while the police officer was on duty at the main gate.

He said statements have been recorded from the police officer and an investigation is underway to determine whether the firearm was stolen or if there are other reasons behind its disappearance.

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Dee Tuesday, 26 March 2024 12:35 PM

Similar things happen during early seventies and late eighties! Be careful

Officer Brown Tuesday, 26 March 2024 01:37 PM

Nothing new, weapons go missing to commit crimes and then by some miracle they are found once the crimes have been completed.

Ram Tuesday, 26 March 2024 02:27 PM

These weapons are priced possessions. The needy will pay any amount. I am sure it is sold

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