A police raid in Kalutara has led to the arrest of a man allegedly attempting to sell a rare Valampuri conch shell for millions of rupees.
The suspect was taken into custody yesterday afternoon (08) near the Kalutara depot during an operation carried out by officers from the Kalutara Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau. The raid was launched following a tip-off received by investigators.
Police revealed that the seized Valampuri conch shell had reportedly been prepared for sale at an estimated price of Rs. 3.5 million.
Following the arrest, both the suspect and the conch shell were handed over to the Kalutara South Police Station for further action.
Authorities identified the arrested individual as a 51-year-old resident of Kurunegala.
Kalutara South Police are continuing investigations into the incident.
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