Youth arrested over 23 robberies in Jaffna

Youth arrested over 23 robberies in Jaffna

May 6, 2016   12:15 pm

A 24-year-old youth suspected to be involved in a series of gold jewelry thefts in the Jaffna area has been arrested at Chunnakam. 

He was arrested in an operation carried out by Chunnakam police following investigations into the robberies.

The suspect was allegedly involved in 23 robberies which had taken place in Chunnakam, Achchuveli, Tellippalai and Kopay areas.

Chunnakam police is conducting further investigations. 

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