Police Inspector, Constable arrested over missing gun at Matugama Police Station
Posted by Editor on February 2, 2026 - 9:15 am
A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been arrested after a pistol and a magazine with 10 rounds of ammunition were found to be missing from the Matugama Police Station.
Police said a documentary audit revealed the firearm and ammunition had been missing since January 26, 2026.
The items were part of the station’s sub-service inventory.
Matugama Police are continuing further investigations into the incident.
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