Trincomalee harbour junction shooting: three suspects arrested

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in the harbour junction area of Trincomalee.

On November 2, an unidentified gunman opened fire on two people travelling in a hired three-wheeler.

The gunman connected with the incident was arrested on November 6 in the Dikwella area by officers of the Matara Police Special Task Force camp.

Meanwhile, 32 grams 800 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (ice) were seized from the other two who had already been arrested in connection with the incident.

After investigations revealed they had acted in support of a murder plot, they have been placed under a detention order.

The arrested men, aged 24, 28 and 34, are from the Dikwella area, police said.