Srilanka, Feb. 11 -- The parents of a police constable attached to the Mount Lavinia Police Station, who fled to Dubai, after escaping with a T-56 firearm and 30 rounds of ammunition, have been arrested.

Police said officers from the Mount Lavinia Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit arrested the suspects and obtained permission from the Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court to detain them for 48 hours for further questioning.

Meanwhile, another police constable has also been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the suspect in his escape.

The authorities have requested assistance from Interpol to locate the fugitive constable, a resident of Anuradhapura. The officer fled to Dubai after stealing the firearm and ammunition.

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