Navy apprehends a person with 376 Conch shells

A Naval team in coordination with Anti Corruption Unit-Mannar arrested a person who was illegally collecting Conch Shells, yesterday (17^th April).

Accordingly, a Naval team attached to the Northwestern Naval Command in coordination with the officers of Anti Corruption Unit in Mannar arrested a person who possessed 376 Conch Shells bearing the diameter less than 50mm, during a raid conducted in Silawathura area. The suspect has been identified as a 72 years old resident of Silawathura area.

The suspect along with the haul of Conch Shells was handed over to Silawathura Police for further investigation.