Two individuals have been arrested for aiding a recent attempted murder involving a shooting in Borella, police confirmed.
The incident occurred on July 8, when two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at a man inside a shop on Serpentine Road, Borella, before fleeing the scene.
Following investigations, Borella Police arrested a 30-year-old resident of Imbulgasdeniya on July 16 in the Sahaspura area. He was taken into custody along with the three-wheeler allegedly used to support the crime.
Based on information provided by the suspect, a second individual, aged 36 and residing in Borella, was arrested later that evening in the Seewali Lane area. He was found in possession of 11.115g of the narcotic drug ICE.
A search of his residence uncovered a forged number plate, a sword, a mobile phone, and another three-wheeler believed to have been used to transport the gunmen.Â
Borella Police are continuing further investigations. (Islandnews)
