Three suspects have been arrested by the Western Province Northern Crime Division for possessing vehicles without valid registration certificates.

According to the Police, the arrests were made on April 1, 2026, during investigations into a suspect allegedly involved in preparing forged documents and engaging in a vehicle racket.

The Police said the suspects, aged 21, 39, and 44, are residents of Kandana and Meegahawatta. 

They were taken into custody along with three cars, two jeeps, one lorry, and a motorcycle.

Further investigations are being carried out by the Western Province Northern Crime Division. (Newswire)

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Police have arrested three suspects in Kelaniya for allegedly engaging in a vehicle racket using forged documents. 

According to the Police, the arrests were made last night (19) by officers of the Western Province Northern Crime Division, acting on intelligence received.

During the raid, police seized a car prepared with falsified documents along with 19 live rounds of ammunition used for M60‑type weapons.

The suspects, aged 26, 35, and 40, are residents of Nittambuwa, Raddawana, and Makola. 

They remain in custody as further investigations are being conducted by the Western Province Northern Crime Division. (Newswire)

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