An individual was arrested for breaking into a state bank in Hanwella and fleeing after allegedly stealing Rs.2.7 million.

According to the police, the suspects had previously escaped from the police and was found hiding in the Girandurukotte area when he was arrested.

Investigations are underway by the Special Crime Investigation Unit of Mirihana to also nab three other suspects.

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