Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with 20 rare sea shells

A suspect attempting to sell 20 rare sea shells was arrested in Kalpitiya town today (1) in a raid conducted by officers from the Kurunegala Wildlife Assistant Director’s Office and the Kalpitiya Wildlife Range Office, based on Air Force intelligence.

The suspect was arrested while in possession and control of two rare species of sea shells, including 10 Sri Lanka Map Cowries and 10 Tiger Cowries, which he was attempting to sell.

The suspect and the production items are scheduled to be produced before the Kalpitiya Circuit Magistrate’s Court on October 05. (Newswire)

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