Colombo (News 1st): Two persons allegedly involved in a number of crimes were arrested in Thiranagama, Hikkaduwa. The suspects were in possession of a live hand grenade.

The police noted that the arrested suspects are 29-year-old residents of Bussa and Ranamanaadeniya. It has been revealed that the suspects were also wanted for robberies committed in Hikkaduwa, Dambulla, Ahangama, and Habaraduwa.

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