The Police have seized properties worth over Rs. 57 million believed to have been purchased with money earned through drug trafficking, following a court order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

The Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division revealed that a woman from Pubudugama, Uswetakeiyawa had constructed a two‑storey house valued at Rs. 50 million on a 20‑perch plot, and another house with a shop worth Rs. 7 million on a 9.5‑perch plot in Kunjawatta, Nugape, Wattala. 

Investigators say both properties were funded by proceeds from narcotics trafficking.

The Welisara Magistrate’s Court issued an order yesterday (08) to seize the properties for seven days, preventing their sale or transfer.

The Police said the suspect has fled the area, and further investigations are underway to apprehend her. (Newswire)

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The Colombo High Court has ordered the seizure of properties worth around Rs. 30 million, allegedly purchased with illegally earned money by the second husband of a female drug trafficker residing in Thotalanga.

According to the Police, the order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, following a complaint submitted by the Inspector General of Police to the Illegal Assets Investigation Division.

Investigations revealed that the suspect had acquired two plots of land, measuring 1.30 perches and 0.75 perches, along with a luxury house in Thotalanga, using proceeds from drug trafficking.

The High Court extended and enforced the confiscation order for seven days, effective from today (05).

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division is conducting further inquiries. (Newswire)

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Orders have been issued under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to prevent the sale, transfer, or disposal of several properties allegedly purchased with money earned through drug trafficking, following investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

According to the Police, the CID’s Illegal Assets Investigation Division said the case involves suspects from Madupitiya, Mahawila, who are accused of using proceeds from narcotics trafficking to acquire land and houses. 

Preliminary inquiries revealed that the assets include:

• A house under construction and adjoining land in Panadura Mahawila
• A 10.75‑perch plot at Panadura Cross Junction
• Another house under construction in Madupitiya, Panadura

The Police state that evidence indicates the suspects committed offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act by attempting to launder illicit earnings through property purchases.

Two female suspects, aged 28 and 53, were arrested on March 13 and April 2, respectively, and produced before the Panadura Magistrate’s Court, where they were remanded. 

Two additional female suspects, relatives already in custody for another drug case, were also produced and remanded until May 13.

The CID added that further investigations are ongoing, with the properties now legally frozen to prevent any transfer or disposal while proceedings continue. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police have seized assets worth over Rs. 300 million belonging to a female drug trafficker from Colombo 14, after investigations revealed they were acquired through proceeds of narcotics trafficking.

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division began the probe following a complaint that the suspect had accumulated properties and wealth illegally. 

Orders were issued by the Negombo and Colombo High Courts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to confiscate the assets, which include land, four shop rooms, a luxury house in Colombo 14 and Ja‑Ela, and six bank accounts containing Rs. 5.9 million.

Further inquiries uncovered another luxury residence valued at Rs. 30 million in Wellampitiya. The property was also frozen by court order on March 20, 2026, for a period of seven days.

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division confirmed that additional investigations into the suspect’s assets and activities are ongoing. (Newswire)

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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)

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A 33-year-old man from Colombo 09 has been arrested on charges of having purchased a property valued at Rs. 250 million through money earned via illegal means.

According to the Police, the suspect was arrested following investigations launched by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division based on a complaint.

Subsequent investigations revealed that the man, originally a resident of Mahara, had used illegally obtained money to purchase the plot of land. 

The Police said the suspect was arrested yesterday (14). He is a 33-year-old resident of Aaramaya Road in Colombo 09.

Furthermore, assets under the suspect’s name have been frozen, and restraining orders have been issued for a period of 07 days, as per the Money Laundering Act.

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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