Expensive gemstones found in Dematagoda house

28 Apr, 2019

Expensive gemstones were found in the house in Dematagoda where suspected pro-Islamic State members exploded bombs last Sunday.

The Criminal Investigations Department found three gemstones worth more than Rs. 30 million from the house, the Police said.

The Police said that Rs. 15 million in cash and Rs. 500,000 worth of foreign currency bills and jewellery were also found in the luxurious house.

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