COLOMBO (News 1st); Police arrested a suspect who stockpiled fuel in the Kilinochchi area.

Police arrested the suspect, identified as a 25 year old resident of Kilinochchi, in possession of over 35 barrels full of 200 liters of Petrol, 6,400 liters of Diesel and 25 liters of kerosene.

The arrested suspect is due to be produced before the Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (04).

Police also stated that they have arrested 13 suspects as a result of raids conducted yesterday (02) into those who stockpile fuel, and will continue to conduct such raids in the future.

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