COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police arrested six people in Marawila who attempted to sell a Jeep that was imported to the country, without paying the respective duties.

The suspects aged 29, 36, 40, 47, and 50 are residents of Nattandiya, Kurunegala, Rideegama, Bukpitiya, and Konwatta.

The arrests were made following an investigation carried out by the Peliyagoda Crimes Division of the Western Province – North.

Police also seized two other vehicles in addition to the Jeep during the raid.

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