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Biggest Drug Bust Cash Haul: Police Seize Rs. 283 Million Linked to Prison Drug Lord

Biggest Drug Bust Cash Haul: Police Seize Rs. 283 Million Linked to Prison Drug Lord

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The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has confiscated Rs. 283 million in cash—the largest sum ever seized from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said yesterday (17 January).

According to the IGP, the money is allegedly linked to a suspect currently behind bars, accused of masterminding drug operations from his prison cell.

The staggering amount of cash was discovered during a search of a residence in Kurunegala. Officers also seized 18 grams of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine), a double-cab, and a van during the raid.

The imprisoned suspect was presented before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court. Authorities have obtained permission to detain and further question him in connection with the case.

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