Two (02) suspects nabbed with foreign fags intended for illegal sale

During a coordinated operation mounted on 08 Jan 26 in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes.

The joint raid was conducted by naval personnel from SLNS Rangalla in the Western Naval Command, in collaboration with Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit of Police. During the operation, 02 suspicious persons were interrogated, leading to the discovery and seizure of approximately 1,560 foreign cigarettes intended for illegal sale.

The suspects, aged 34 and 48, were identified as residents of Colombo 12. The arrested individuals and the seized stock of cigarettes were handed over to the Keselwatta Police Station for onward legal action.