Six individuals have been arrested in Udubaddawa area in Dummalasuriya for allegedly excavating for treasure last evening, police reports. The suspects, who are residents of Udubaddawa, Nikaweratiya and Welipenna areas, have been arrested excavating in a privately owned land with the intention of finding ancient artifacts. A three wheeler, cab and a motorcycle has also been taken in to custody. The suspects and the recovered items will be produced before the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate today.
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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