The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division has frozen property worth around Rs. 200 million, believed to have been purchased with money earned from drug trafficking by an organized criminal currently hiding overseas.
According to the Police, the suspect, formerly residing in Panadura, had acquired the property under his brother’s name.
Investigations revealed that the land, located in Mahabellana, Alubomulla, spans approximately 21 perches and includes a house.
Acting under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, authorities obtained a court order to freeze the property for seven days beginning March 6, 2026.
The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division confirmed that further investigations are underway into the suspect’s assets and financial dealings. (Newswire)