A man and a woman, suspected to have been involved in drug trafficking, have been arrested and several of their high-value assets seized under Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering laws.
The suspects, aged 43 and 45, are residents of Borella, Colombo 08. They were arrested yesterday (28), and police believe the assets were purchased using proceeds from illicit drug trade.
The seized properties include:
* A four-storey house in Kandana
* Two two-storey houses in Borella, Colombo 08
* A three-storey house in Borella, Colombo 08
* A Japanese Alto vehicle
* A Wagon R vehicle
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division carried out the seizures under the Money Laundering Act.
The suspects were produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court on June 27 and remanded until July 11. Further investigations are ongoing. (Newswire)
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