Robber gang in Rs.3.8mn loot in Trincomalee arrested

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Seven suspects who had involved in a robbery in which jeweleries worth Rs. 3.8 million were robbed from a shop in Trincomalee on February 8, have been arrested yesterday, police said.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said, investigations disclosed that the robbers who came in a boat along the Trincomalee - Koneswaram sea route and used the same boat to flee after the robbery.

He said the main suspect was found to be a 38-year-old resident of Trincomalee who is a brother of notorious criminal 'Ice Manju', who is currently absconding in connection with various crimes in the Trincomalee area.

Police recovered a hand grenade, a foreign-made firearm and six rounds of ammunition from the possession of the main suspect.

The suspects are to be produced before the Trincomalee Magistrate.

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Former ASP - Malik R. Abeysinghe Friday, 26 February 2021 12:05 PM

Government must strengthen its Military

P.C. Vellupillai [Ex-Principal} Friday, 26 February 2021 12:07 PM

People suspects Pillayan alias Chandraganthan. No doubt. Not a joke.... very serious.

Dr. Mrs. Rose Mary Sabaratnam Friday, 26 February 2021 01:19 PM

Yes, true - we have experienced Pillayan

Prof. K. Perumal Friday, 26 February 2021 01:20 PM

Work of the LTTE now collecting funds in this manner. IGP very serious, please speak to our President and impose more security to North

S. Uthayakumar Friday, 26 February 2021 01:23 PM

Now we are facing lot of problems with the un-employed youths in the North

Robert Sandanam Friday, 26 February 2021 01:24 PM

This is the work of Pillayan and his gangsters.

Mohamed Ifaz Inamdeen Friday, 26 February 2021 07:16 PM

want to give slashes to these criminals.

G.R. Periyasamy Pillai Friday, 26 February 2021 09:00 PM

If we need to save our nation, like during war days impose more troops and Police to North

J.R. Muthulingam [Health Department] Friday, 26 February 2021 09:03 PM

Please investigate this matter and you will find Pillaiyan is behind the scene for sure.

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