Suspect arrested in Tissamaharama with elephant ivory jewellery

A 46-year-old suspect was arrested by wildlife officers in Tissamaharama on October 16 for unlawful possession of jewellery crafted from elephant ivory.

The raid was conducted by wildlife officials following information received by the Park Warden of the Udawalawe National Park. During the operation, officers seized two ivory bangles and two ivory pendants from the suspect’s possession. Under the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance, the possession, display, transport, or sale of parts from strictly protected wild animals is prohibited by law.

The suspect and the confiscated items were produced before the Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court on October 16. The court released the suspect on two personal bails of Rs. 100,000 each, and scheduled the next court hearing for November 20. ( Newswire)

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