Two individuals suspected of operating an extortion scheme targeting businessmen have been apprehended by the Western Province North Crimes Division.
The arrests took place during the early hours of March 21 in the Seenigalla East area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Deiyandara Police, following a probe launched after receiving several complaints, police stated.
The suspects, aged 42 and 45, are residents of Deiyandara and Tissamaharama.
During the arrest, authorities uncovered a foreign-manufactured revolver loaded with five bullets, a locally-crafted firearm, and ten rounds of 9mm ammunition based on information provided by the suspects.
Police have secured detention orders to carry out further inquiries into their suspected illegal operations.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing by the Western Province North Crimes Division. (NewsWire)
