Illegal fuel sale: businessman arrested with over 6,800 litres of fuel

March 24, 2026 at 8:37 PM


A businessman was arrested in Gonapola on Tuesday (24) for allegedly using a fuel bowser to illegally sell fuel.

The 46-year-old resident of Moragahahena was taken into custody by the Walana Anti-Corruption Strike Force following an intelligence-based investigation.

Authorities seized 6,752 litres of diesel and 120 litres of petrol from the suspect. (NewsWire)