23 June 2026

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Group of people who carried out unauthorized excavations arrested



Authorities have arrested three individuals who conducted excavations in search of antiquities.

The incident was in the Bogaswewa area.

It is reported that the suspects were arrested along with excavation equipment while they were carrying out excavations in the Semamadu Reserve.

The police stated that the suspects arrested in this way are residents of the Nachchaduwa and Poonawa areas, aged 23, 38, and 74.


(colombotimes.lk)




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