Police have arrested two individuals in separate raids for illegally storing diesel without the required permits, seizing over 465 litres in total.
Both suspects were taken into custody on Thursday (19) following tip‑offs received by local Police Divisions.
Officers from the Katunayake Police Station raided a location in the Hinnatiyana area last night and arrested a 40‑year‑old resident of Minuwangoda.
The suspect was found in possession of 410 litres of diesel without a legal permit.
He was handed over to the Katunayake Police Station, which is conducting further investigations.
Meanwhile, the Police in the Mudaliyawela area of the Chilaw Division arrested a 73‑year‑old resident of Ilappadeniya.
Acting on information received, officers seized 55 litres of diesel stored without authorization.
The suspect was taken into custody and presented to the Chilaw Police Station. Investigations are continuing. (Newswire)