COLOMBO (News 1st): Five more suspects have been arrested in connection to the explosions across Sri Lanka.

The arrests were made following operations carried out by the Police and Police Special Task Force.

According to Police, one individual was arrested in Kandana along with communication devices. The four others were arrested from Gampola and Katugastota.

24 others are currently under the custody of the Criminal Investigations Department.

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