Gold and Silver belonging to civilians, which had been with the LTTE during Sri Lanka’s civil war and were subsequently recovered by the Army, were officially handed over to Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya.
The stock of gold and silver was handed over to the Acting IGP at the Army Headquarters in Battaramulla today.
According to the Sri Lanka Army, the Gold and Silva are to be transferred to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority for valuation.
The Sri Lanka Army further said that the items will be returned to their rightful owners upon proof of identity and ownership. (Newswire)
