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Monk Remanded for Attempted Ivory Sale
A monk from Galagedara was remanded until November 8 after being arrested on November 5 by wildlife officers for attempting to sell two ivory pieces crafted from elephant tusk fragments, valued at 300,000 rupees.
Acting on a tip-off, the Department of Wildlife Conservation’s Central Zone Office devised a strategic operation to apprehend the suspect.
The monk had planned to conduct the sale at his temple in Galagedara. Wildlife officers, disguised as potential buyers, arranged to meet him at the location. After revealing their identities and explaining the legal consequences, officers detained him.
The monk was produced in Magistrate Court and remanded.
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Rs 30 million worth tabs and mobiles left behind at duty free shop
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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