Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 11:03
Twelve suspects involved in the treasure hunting were arrested by the police in the Nawagaththegama area.
The suspects were arrested while engaged in mining in a historical place in Thammannawatiya area in Nawagaththegama, police stated.
Two more suspects have fled when the raid was carried out. Police said the excavation had been carried out at a depth of about 10 feet. Police also seized a stock of vehicles and equipment that had arrived in the possession of the suspects.
Further investigations are in progress.
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