A total of 25 suspects, including three gem businessmen, have been arrested by the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit during a raid on a large-scale illegal gem mining operation in the Kobawaka Watta area along the Kalu Ganga estuary in Horana.
During the operation, officers also seized gem mining equipment valued at over Rs. 70 million, including 11 boats and five motors allegedly used for the illegal activity.
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