The Police Special Task Force has raided the house of an underworld gang member named 'Habarakada Wasantha.'
Wasantha is one of the suspects in the recent shootout in Matara which claimed the life of a Policeman.
He has been evading Police since the incident.
The STF had recovered a weapon and live ammunition from his residence in Homagama.
Wasantha's wife has been arrested by Police over illegal possession of arms.