The Matara Divisional Crime Bureau has arrested 8 suspects involved in the shooting that took place in the Midigama-Egiyaapana area in which one person was killed and two others were injured.

The incident took place on September 19 when armed assailants on a motorcycle shot a man at a fish market before fleeing the scene. Yesterday, the police arrested five suspects along with the main shooter along with a firearm and ammunition along with a female suspect across Wellawaya, Ahangama and Midigama.

All the suspects aged between 20 and 42 have been taken to the Matara Police Station. A three-wheeler used to transport the firearm has also been taken into police custody. Considerably Rs. 1,542,000 rupees have been found with the main suspect who is suspected of being involved in heroin trafficking, suggesting links to organized crime.