A suspect trying to sell a Conch shell (Valampuriya) weighing 160g for Rs. 500,000 was arrested by the Beruwela Police last night.
Police investigations revealed that the suspect had brought the Conch shell to Beruwala in a three-wheeler from Diyatalawa. Investigations further revealed that the 22 year old suspect is a former army personnel.
The suspect was due to be produced before the Kalutara Magistrate's Court today (15).
The Beruwala police are conducting further investigations.
By Thusitha Kumara de Silva
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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