Chinese nabbed for transporting tortoises

24 February 2013 09:54 am

The police arrested a Chinese national and his driver allegedly transporting six tortoises from Hambantota to Colombo. The suspects were arrested at Weligama. Police said the Chinese was a Shipping Manager attached to Colombo Port.

The two are due to be produced before the Matara Magistrate. (Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk)