A luxury hotel reportedly owned by former Minister Johnston Fernando at Slave Island was searched by the Panadura Walana Anti‑Corruption Strike Force, but police confirmed that no suspicious items were discovered, it was reported.
The operation was carried out under a warrant issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following information alleging that firearms were hidden inside the premises.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Rohan Olugala and Officer‑in‑Charge Chief Inspector Indika Weerasinghe led the raid, supported by 55 officers including female personnel from the Panadura Walana Central Anti‑Corruption Strike Force.
According to the Lankadeepa newspaper, the search lasted nearly four hours across the four‑storey hotel, but police said no firearms or other suspicious material were recovered. A statement was subsequently recorded from the hotel’s manager. (Newswire)
