Three arrested after robbing private dispensary

Three arrested after robbing private dispensary

July 28, 2016   11:45 am

Three people have been taken into custody after they allegedly looted cash and gold from a Doctor’s private dispensary in the Ranna area, Hambantota.

Two persons had arrived at the dispensary to meet the doctor claiming that they had fever and when the doctor was preparing to treat them, they had threatened him and made off with Rs 18,000 and some gold jewelry.

The suspects were arrested separately following investigations carried out into the incident by Hungama Police station. The police also stated that the arrested suspects had been previously arrested and remanded for several crimes.

The suspects will be produced before the Angunakolapelessa Court today.

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