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Ex-Minister Duminda Remanded Over Gold-Plated T-56

By Bhasura Rathnasekara

May 24, 2025

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been remanded until the 29th of this month by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court. The order follows his arrest in connection with the discovery of a gold-plated T-56 assault rifle.

Earlier, three individuals—including two women—were arrested for allegedly possessing the firearm at a residence complex in Havelock City. Based on information uncovered during police investigations, former minister Dissanayake was taken into custody yesterday on suspicion.