A suspect apprehended with 3000 foreign fags in Colombo

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau in the Fort area of Colombo on 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale.

Based on information received by SLNS Rangalla in the Western Naval Command, the search was conducted in coordination with the Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau at the vehicle park near the World Market in Colombo. Upon search of a suspicious individual loitering in the area, the stock of foreign fags (3000) was recovered from his possession. Accordingly, the suspect and cigarettes were taken into custody.

The suspect held in this operation was identified as a resident of Mattakkuliya, aged 25. The suspect together with foreign cigarettes was handed over to the Pettah Police station for onward legal action.