Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Police are investigating whether a recently deceased lawyer from Ratnapura was part of an animal poaching ring after an arsenal of firearms and ammunition was discovered at his home.

The 71-year-old's family found the weapons while cleaning his house, six days after his death on September 11.

Police were immediately informed and seized five locally made firearms, more than 400 rounds of ammunition, and 53 jaw bombs, which are animal snares.

Police investigators say the type of ammunition and firearms found, along with the jaw bombs are commonly used by poachers.

They are now working to determine if the lawyer, who lived a solitary life, was part of a larger group.

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