A Maldivian national has been detained in Sri Lanka for being in possession of a pistol.
Citing Sri Lankan Police, the countries media outlets reported that arrested is a 58-year-old Maldivian man.
The man was arrested from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka.
Reports say that the man was taken into custody at around 11:00 pm on Sri Lankan time, while he was trying to leave the country.
The Sri Lankan police is further investigating the case.
