Suspect arrested for possession of Ivory

Colombo (News 1st): An individual was arrested while in possession of fragments of elephant tusks and elephant pearls in Kaluwella, Akmeemana.

Police stated that they seized two crocodiles carved from ivory, an elephant pearl and 7 stones suspected to be gems during the raid. The raid was carried out based on a tip-off.

The suspect is a 34-year-old resident of Akuressa. He is due to be presented before the Galle Magistrate court today (Feb 7).

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2 dead in Ambanpola wild elephant attacks

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Two people have been killed in separate wild elephants attacks which occurred in the area falling under the purview of the Ambanpola Police Division.

Police said a 34-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Paththinigala Ambanpola last night (July 11). The victim was attacked when he came out of his house to answer a phone call.

A 62-year-old woman also died in Nelumpathwewa, Ambanpola after being attacked by a wild elephant. Police said she fell victim to the attack while she was on her way to the temple.

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