Five arrested for triple murder linked to illegal liquor trade in Ambalantota

Police officers arresting a suspect on the street

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Five suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of three individuals in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota.

According to the police, the suspects were arrested following a joint operation conducted by the Ambalantota, Tangalle, and Hungama police.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the murder occurred as a result of a dispute related to the illegal liquor trade.

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