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.