
Four suspects were arrested in Ja-Ela on 15th of May with two rare Valampuri (conch shells) that were reportedly being prepared for sale at Rs. 1 million.
The suspects, aged between 23 and 26, are residents of Elpitiya, Badugiriya, and Hambantota.
The arrests followed a police raid carried out by the Ja-Ela Police after receiving a tip-off.
Further investigations into the case are currently underway.