A baby elephant illegally held by Ven Uduwe Dhammaloka thera was today taken into the custody of the Wildlife Department, officials said
The elephants were taken into custody at Alanmethiniyaramaya temple, at Polhengoda, Narahenpita.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gamini Dissanayaka along with seven other policemen supported the team which carried out the raid.
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Wasantha Senanayaka who ordered the raid also accompanied the officials who were involved in the raid. The subject of Wildlife now comes under the Tourism Ministry.
Mr Senanayaka told Timesonline that they believe that over 100 other elephants are being held illegally without valid licenses.
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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