Boy held for theft

A 14 year boy was arrested for stealing Rs 66, 000 from a temple in Weligama. The suspect had broken into the Nidangalarama Temple at Palalla on Saturday night to rob the money. Police found Rs 62,050 in his possession. Matara Magistrate ordered the suspect to be kept under detention in the Kithulampitiya Children's Home until June 1. Weligama Police are investigating.

Treasure hunters caught red-handed

Four persons were arrested while hunting for treasure at Nainakanda Watta, Rideewita, Meegahatenna on Tuesday by Meegahatenna Police . Police seized the implements used including digging tools, torches and offerings.

The suspects were to be produced in Matugama Magistrate court yesterday.

Couple arrested for theft

A man and a woman alleged to have stolen gold jewelery from a shop in Eraur were arrested on Tuesday by Eraur Police.

Police caught the duo while they were fleeing in a car with the stolen goods.

The suspects were to be produced in Baticaloa Magistrate yesterday.

Kidnap attempt foiled : Three held

Three persons who attempted to kidnap a person to demand a ransom of Rs 2.5 million were arrested by Colombo Crime Division ( CCD ) officers on Tuesday. The suspects, residents of Mawanella were remanded until June 6 by Mahara Magistrate.

Two arrested with cannabis

Two persons were arrested while they were transporting Kg 6.997 of cannabis on a motorbike at Ottamawadi in Walachchenei. Walachchenei Magistrate remanded the suspects for seven days.