Four arrested in possession of Gaja Muthu

Colombo (News 1st) - Four men were arrested in Kandy for the possession of Gaja Muthu or elephant pearls valued at over Rs. 40 Million. Elephant pearls are formed naturally within the tusks of elephants. Police said the Kandy Anti-Vice Unit used undercover agents and detectives to arrest the suspects. Three men were arrested with 08 elephant pearls opposite the Kandy Pallekele International Cricket Stadium while the other was arrested with 03 elephant pearls close to the Kandy Wewa. The suspects will be produced in court today.