Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- A person suspected to be a key associate of alleged organised crime figure 'Backhoe Saman' has been arrested by the Western Province North Crime Division.

Police stated that the suspect was apprehended in the Gangeyaya area of Embilipitiya.

A T56 rifle, two T56 magazines, 97 rounds of ammunition, and a uniform resembling that of the Sri Lankan Army were allegedly found in the possession of the individual, a 29-year-old resident of Embilipitiya.

The Western Province North Crime Division are conducting further investigation into the

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