Suspect held in attack on leader
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From Times Wire Reports
A former policeman suspected of wounding East Timor’s president last month has surrendered to police, military officials said.
Amaro da Costa turned himself in late Saturday, handing over two automatic weapons and some ammunition, Lt. Col. Filomeno Paixao said.
President Jose Ramos- Horta is still recovering from the Feb. 11 shooting outside his home. Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao escaped unharmed from an ambush on his motorcade the same day.
Da Costa told reporters that the suspect “was involved” but provided few other details.
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