UPFA WPC member Thushara Perera arrested

08 Jul, 2015

United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Western Provincial Council member Thushara Perera?was arrested today, the police media unit said.

The police said that he was arrested for having in his possession a revolver and ammunition.

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