Suspect arrested with ‘golden lotus’ of archaeological value

August 2, 2024 09:00 am

Officers of the Matale Division criminal investigation bureau have arrested a person while in possession of a “golden lotus flower”, which is claimed to have archaeological value.

The suspect was arrested during a raid yesterday (01) in the Aluvihare area of the Matale Police Division, based on information received.

The golden lotus flower, weighing 706 grams and consisting of 24 petals of different sizes, was allegedly intended to be sold for Rs. 5,000,000 by the suspect.

The arrested individual is a 33-year-old resident of Kawudupelella, Matale.

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