Six suspects who attempted to sell a conch shell alternatively known as ‘Valampuri’ for Rs. 5 million in the Ja-Ela area, were arrested yesterday (July 12) by Ja-Ela Police.
The arrests were made based on a tip-off. A cab and a motorcycle were also seized during the operation, Police said.
The arrested suspects are 30, 32, 48 and 59-year-old residents from Kirindiwela, Nittambuwa, Angoda and Maligakanda areas, while the arrested female suspects are 26 and 58-year-old residents from Angoda.
According to the Police, the suspects are scheduled to be brought before the Welisara Magistrate Court today (July 13).
Further investigations are underway by Ja-Ela Police.
A student playing cricket at Cambridge School grounds in Kotagala died in a freak accident, Police said today.
Former MP and Minister Kumara Welgama (74) passed away at a private Hospital today morning.
Former MP Imthiaz Bakeer Markar has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
Senior DIG Priyantha Weerasooriya has been appointed as the acting Inspector General of police today.
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