Colombo (News 1st): Two people have been arrested while transporting dust tea in Paragahapitiya, Mawathagama. Police noted that they were arrested while en route to Colombo in two lorries.

Around 10.140 kilograms have been taken into custody. The arrested are residents of Handessa and Ambekka. They are due to be produced before the Pilassa Magistrate court today (Feb 21).

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