Three held with over 1,300 model ballot papers

August 15, 2015 10:30 pm

Thalathuoya Police today arrested three suspects and seized 1,324 model ballot papers being transported in a three-wheeler from Kandahandiya to Galaha.

The discovery was made by police officer at a checkpoint upon searching a suspicious three-wheeler.

In addition to the ballot papers officers also found 323 election handbills and 1,482 small stickers printed with a party symbol and a preference number.

Police also seized the three-wheeler used for transporting the illegal ballot papers.

TAGS : ballot papers , General Election , Thalathuoya , Kandahandiya , Galaha ,

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