Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Giranegama Police have arrested a suspect for possession of items believed to be excavated artifacts.

Acting on a tip-off, officers from the Giranegama Police Station conducted a raid last afternoon (24) in the Ulpathayaya area of the Giranegama Police Division.

The suspect was found in possession of:

A gold-plated Lord Buddha statue

A gold-plated flower with 24 petals, resembling a lotus flower

A gold-plated 'Bo Tree' leaf

The arrested suspect is identified as a 48-year-old resident of Halmillewa, Andiyagala.

Giranegama Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.

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