Three Tamil youths have been arrested in Jaffna in connection with gang violence, Koppay police have announced.
Police said dangerous weapons which the youths were in possession of were also seized.
The three were all around 23-years-old and were from the Vannarpannai, Chavakachcheri and Jaffna Town areas.
Police said they are now in search of a gang leader using the statements given by the arrested youths.
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