A special police team has reportedly arrested the alleged mastermind behind the gang that robbed nearly Rs. 800 million in cash and a haul of gold jewellery from a travel employment agency in Thalawathugoda.
Three other individuals have also been arrested in connection with the incident and are being questioned on suspicion.
Police sources said the three individuals had visited the location on the afternoon of the day of the robbery (1).
The gang had fled with nearly Rs. 65 million in cash and a haul of 30 pounds of gold jewellery valued at Rs. 15 million.
The robbers who arrived at the scene had caused extensive damage to the property of the travel agency by striking it with long machetes.
Police investigations have revealed that the car used by the robbers had been seen travelling around the Athurugiriya area several days before the robbery.
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