A 59 year old man was arrested along with four conch shells (valampuri) worth over ten million rupees in Shantipuram, Mannar, police said.
Based on a tip-off received by Mannar police, the shells were discovered in a house during a search operation conducted by a group of its officers.
The suspect, a resident of the Shantipuram, was apprehended while the shells were to be sold illegally.
The suspect is to be produced before Mannar Magistrate’s Court.
By: Romesh Madushanka - Wanni
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
Leave Comments