Treasure hunters apprehended

26 November 2010 04:12 am

Ten treasure hunters including a woman were arrested by the Gokarella Police yesterday. The suspects were apprehended when they attempted to dig for hidden treasure at the site of a Buddhist Temple.

According to the Police a van used by the suspects was also seized at the time of the arrest. The suspects are to be produced before the Kurunegala Magistrate today.

The Police report that the suspects are from the Hemathagama, Pilimathalawa, Mawanella, Kadugannawa and Weyangoda areas.

The Gokarella Police are conducting further investigations.

Pics by Mohomad Buhardeen