Colombo (News 1st): Three suspects have been arrested while transporting refuse tea in Kadugannawa. Police Special Task Force noted that they seized 5000 kilograms of dust tea and the lorry it was being transported in.

Police added that the lorry was en route to Colombo during the arrest. The suspects have been handed over to the Kadugannawa Police for further investigation.

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