15,000 fake ballot papers found in Kantale

 2015-08-07

15,000 fake ballot papers found in Kantale

Kantale Police has found a haul of counterfeit ballot papers at a UNP candidate’s office located at the Clock Tower Junction in Kantale police division, yesterday (6). A total of 14,986 fake ballot papers and a suspect were taken into police custody.

The stock of forged ballot papers was found following a tip off received by the Trincomalee Assistant Commissioner of Elections, Police Media Unit said.

The suspect is to be produced to Kantale Magistrate.

Kantale Police is carrying out further investigations into the incident.