Srilanka, May 23 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has reportedly been arrested in Thimbirigasyaya in connection with an ongoing investigation involving a gold-plated T-56 firearm.

The arrest follows the discovery of the weapon in the possession of a woman residing at the Havelock City apartment complex in Wellawatte. Preliminary police investigations indicate that the firearm is registered to the former Minister.

Further inquiries are underway.

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