Russian artifact hunters nabbed

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Three Russian nationals who were searching for ancient artifacts illegally using metal detectors in the Abhayagiriya archeological site in Anuradhapura were taken into custody by the police. The suspects have reportedly dug holes in the archeological site in their search for artifacts.

The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka was notified about the activities of the three suspects and their arrest by the authorities. (Athula Bandara)

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MagodisThuma Sunday, 06 March 2011 12:57 PM

OMG... Pitarata Nidan Horu !

beau Sunday, 06 March 2011 01:32 PM

put the foreigners in a sri lankan gulag.

Tharaka Weerasekara Monday, 07 March 2011 10:28 AM

They are just following the footsteps of their Sri Lankan counterparts!

hiru Monday, 07 March 2011 12:28 PM

some of the 8lakh tourists who came to see the miracle of Asia!

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