Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The individual arrested yesterday with firearms and a military uniform has been remanded until September 24.

Allegedly, he was identified as a close associate of organised crime figure "Backhoe Saman."

The 29-year-old suspect was remanded after being produced before the Embilipitiya Magistrate's Court.

He was arrested in the Gangeyaya area of Embilipitiya and a T-81 firearm, 97 bullets, two magazines, and a military uniform were allegedly found in the suspect's possession.

In a separate development, another person suspected to be connected to "Backhoe Saman's" drug network was arrested in the Sooriyawewa area today.

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