It is reported that seven suspects and one female suspect were arrested in Kadawata Suriyapalwa area for being in possession of rock pieces suspected to be antiquities.
Police say that the arrested suspects are between 20-54 years old and are residents of Kadavata, Ragama, Imaduwa and Radagahamuna areas.
The police also said that a brass bowl containing pieces of rock taken as treasures was seized.
The raid was carried out according to the information received by the Kadawata police officers that antiquities are in their possession.
Kadawata Police is conducting further investigations on this matter.