Seven persons were arrested for carrying out illegal excavations in Naarangoda, Ratnapura.
The Police Special Task Force said that the arrests were made following a tip off received by the area residents.
The suspects have been handed over to the Custody of the Gem and Jewelry Authority in Rathnapura.
Meanwhile the Police STF said that 2 persons who stole diesel in Lunugamwehera have been arrested.
Initial investigations have revealed that the 2 arrested suspects had been stealing diesel for a long time.
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