Sri Lanka Police carried out separate raids in Negombo and Kalutara North on Friday (20), leading to the arrest of three suspects for possessing and selling petrol without permits.
Two suspects, aged 51 and 53, were arrested in the Akkara 50 and Dalupotha areas of the Negombo Police Division for the possession of 18 litres of petrol without a permit.
The arrests were made after officers from the Negombo Police Station conducted a raid based on information received.
Both suspects are residents of Akkara 50 and Dalupotha. The Negombo Police are conducting further investigations.
Meanwhile, a 32‑year‑old resident of Bosiripura was arrested in the Kalutara North Police Division for possessing and selling 35.5 litres of petrol without a permit.
The arrest followed a raid carried out by officers from the Kalutara North Police Station acting on a tip‑off.
Further investigations are underway by the Kalutara North Police. (Newswire)