The Divisional Crime Detective Bureau in Anuradhapura has arrested five suspects yesterday for the illegal selling of elephant tusks in Mankadawala, Anuradhapura, stated Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana today. Further, one suspect was arrested in Karuwalagaswewa Police are for the illegal possession of 323 grams of kothala himbutu. The Spokesman said that all suspects will be produced before the respective Magistrate Courts today. He further urged the public to contact the Police through the 1919 hotline if they have any information about deforestation, environmental destruction and treasure hunting.

Source: The Nation April 06, 2021 04:52 UTC