It is reported that three suspects have been arrested by the Divulapitiya Police along with an ancient Buddha statue believed to belong to the Kandy era.
During an emergency operation in Divulapitiya last night (14th), the Buddha statue was found hidden in the suitcase of the suspects and it has been revealed that the Buddha statue was stolen from a house in Horana area.
It is reported that the suspects had three permits to enter the port and they are scheduled to appear in court today.