Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A suspected gunman linked to an organized criminal known as "Homagama Gagana" who is currently residing overseas has been arrested by police.

The suspect was taken into custody yesterday (28) in Pitipana, Homagama by officers of the Western North Crimes Division. During the arrest, authorities recovered an Austrian-made firearm, a magazine, and five rounds of ammunition from his possession.

Police identified the suspect as a 41-year-old resident of Embilipitiya who had been temporarily residing in Pitipana.

Investigators believe he may be connected to multiple shooting incidents reported in Homagama, Padukka, Hanwella, Meegoda, Kosgama and Nawagamuwa.

According to police, the arrest was made using intelligence g...