402 iPhones, 17,400 SIM cards & 60 routers seized in Eththukala
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on June 7, 2019 - 2:57 pm
Three suspects including a Chinese national have been arrested after STF personnel raided a house at Eththukala in Negombo and discovered various telecommunication equipment including 17,400 SIM cards, over 400 iPhones and 60 internet routers.
Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said the police believed that the suspects were operating an illegal communication centre in the house that was raided.
SP Gunasekara said the CID and TRC officials arrived at the scene to assist in the investigations.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Suresh Sallay granted one month to decide on court statement April 22, 2026
- Former Health Ministry Chief Legal Officer remanded in bribery case April 22, 2026
- Sri Lanka strengthens anti-terror financing sanctions April 22, 2026
- Sri Lanka’s Ehi Passiko Walk for Peace begins from Dambulla under state patronage April 22, 2026
- Deputy Defence Minister commends Navy’s role in ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug programme April 22, 2026
