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Three arrested in Elpitiya while attempting to rob houses of businessmen
Three individuals were arrested in Elpitiya while attempting to rob two houses belonging to businessmen in Ambalangoda and Uragaha area today (Mar 18).
Police personnel who were tipped-off on this move had made the arrest after searching the van which was being used by the suspects.
A foreign hand grenade, a fake pistol, four masks, two fake number plates, swords and knives were seized by the police along with some bullets used in 9 mm guns.
Investigations have revealed that the suspects had previously committed thefts at several other shops in Elpitiya.
The suspects have been identified as Chamila Sampath, Prasad Priyantha, Tharusha Devasurendra.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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