Foreign-made pistol, ammo found in Azath Salley’s vehicle; Police

A foreign-made pistol with ammunition recovered by CID in a vehicle belonging to former Western Province Governor Azath Sally yesterday, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.

Asath Sally was arrested by the CID in connection with a statement he had made on March 10.

DIG Rohana said Salley is currently under CID detention and being interrogated.

He said Salley was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Terrorism Act following the instructions of the Attorney General.