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Twelve treasure hunters nabbed

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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