Suspect found with 76 elephant pearls by STF

Suspect found with 76 elephant pearls by STF

by Amani Nilar 29-05-2022 | 10:48 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The largest elephant pearl raid in the country has been carried out in Ampara, Iginiyagala and Aluth Ela areas by members of the Police Special Task Force in Ampara.

Accordingly, a suspect has been arrested with 76 elephant pearls in possession.

The STF said it was the largest number of pearls found in a single area in in the past.

The suspect arrested in connection with the incident was identified as a 67 year old resident of the Ampara Devalaya area.