The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has launched a probe into properties allegedly acquired by a 52-year-old drug trafficker from Thanamalwila, Hambegamuwa, following a complaint filed by the Police Narcotics Bureau under the Prevention of Money Loundering Act. Police said the suspect has previous records relating to narcotics possession and drug trafficking, and has been arrested and produced before courts by several police stations across the country. The investigation has revealed that a number of properties had been purchased under the name of the suspect’s wife using proceeds earned through illegal drug-related activities. Based on findings submitted to court, the Embilipitiya…
Rs 180 million in land and buildings seized in money-laundering probe
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