Police Inspector, Constable arrested over missing gun at Matugama Police Station

2026-02-02 - 03:49

A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been arrested after a pistol and a magazine with 10 rounds of ammunition were found to be missing from the Matugama Police Station. Police said a documentary audit revealed the firearm and ammunition had been missing since January 26, 2026. The items were part of the station’s sub-service inventory. Matugama Police are continuing further investigations into the incident.