Gold chain thieves in mobikes remanded

A gang of eight in motor cycles snatching gold chains from women was taken into custody by Wellawa Police. According to Police, the gang had been operating in several villages in the Kurunegala district and had robbed gold chains over Rs. 500,000.

Jewellery worth nearly Rs. 300,000 in their possession were also taken into custody.

“All members of this gang are youngsters below 25 years. They are heavily addicted to drugs. One suspect confessed that he needed drugs worth Rs. 6,000 per day,” Wellawa Police OIC Palitha Dias said.

The suspects produced before Kurunegala Chief Magistrate were remanded till February 19.