A 35‑year‑old resident of Kochchikade was arrested on Tuesday (31), after being found in possession of 150 litres of diesel without a permit.

The arrest was made during a raid in the Daluwakotuwa area under the Kochchikade Police Division, carried out by officers of the Negombo Division Crime Investigation Unit based on received information.

The suspect was presented to the Negombo Police Station, and the Negombo Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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The body of a 30-year-old man was found in an abandoned land in the Poruthota area in Kochchikade on Thursday night, the Police said.

According to the Police, the victim was found dead in a suspicious manner. 

The deceased has been identified as a 30-year-old resident of Kochchikade.

A magisterial inquiry has been conducted into the incident.

The Kochchikade Police has launched further investigations. (Newswire)

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