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Eight people including former UNP mayor of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council have been arrested for gambling at a restaurant in Ginigathhena last night.

Police said officers of the Watawala Police and the Hatton Division Crimes Unit carried out the raid following a tip-off.

They said the suspects were arrested on charges of violating the Quarantine Prevention Act.

The arrested suspects aged 28 and 40 were identified as residents of Hatton, Nawalapitiya, Ginigathhena, Ambagamuwa and Lakshapana.

They are to be produced in the Hatton Magistrate's Court today.(DSB)

 


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  • S.H.Moulana Friday, 01 May 2020 10:49 PM

    Believe me or not soon after reading this news I guessed those who arrested must be connected to the opposition! I am proved right!

    Jude Friday, 01 May 2020 11:08 PM

    Hey Policemen, getta life getta grip!!! There's much more priorities than this!!! People lock-down and what's wrong playing cards for MONEY !??? There's plenty of houses have 8 or more people confined to the HOUSE!!! Now how'd you prevent THAT!!?? Huh!!!


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