The Police Narcotics Bureau has achieved a significant breakthrough by recovering Rs. 280 million (2833 lakhs), the largest amount of money ever seized from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka.
According to the police, the trafficker, who is currently incarcerated, has been orchestrating the drug trade from within prison walls.
The money was discovered during a raid at a house in Kurunegala. In addition to the cash, authorities also seized 18 grams of the drug commonly known as “ice,” along with a cab and a van.
The inmate was presented before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court in connection with the case. The Magistrate granted permission to detain and further question the suspect.
This operation marks a significant milestone in the fight against drug trafficking in Sri Lanka.
