Police uncover hidden fuel stocks – 27,000 litres of petrol and 22,000 litres of diesel among them

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Police have uncovered hidden fuel stocks and among them were 27,000 litres of petrol and 22,000 litres of diesel, revealed Police Spokesman, Senior Superintendent of Police Nihal Thalduwa.

These hidden stocks were uncovered during 429 raid carried out islandwide.

Meanwhile, 137 suspects accused of hiding fuel were arrested, he added.

MIAP

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