Treasure thief arrested from Chilaw

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A suspect involved in illegal archaeological excavations has been arrested from the 'Wewa' reserve in Arachchikattuwa, Chilaw. The Police confirmed that the arrest was made based on a tip-off. Equipment used for excavations along with several religious artifacts have been seized from the suspect's possession. The suspect is due to be produced at the Chilaw magistrates court today.