A 24‑year‑old resident of Kolonnawa was arrested last evening (14) after police found him in possession of three counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes.
The arrest was made by a team of Wellampitiya Police officers during a raid in the Kolonnawa area, following information received by the station.
Investigations revealed that the suspect had attempted to pay for food at a local restaurant using a fake Rs. 5,000 note.
The restaurant owner, suspicious of the currency, alerted police, leading to the arrest.
Wellampitiya Police confirmed that further inquiries into the case are underway. (Newswire)
