Court orders seizure of properties linked to drug trafficker

The Colombo High Court has ordered the seizure of properties worth around Rs. 30 million, allegedly purchased with illegally earned money by the second husband of a female drug trafficker residing in Thotalanga.

According to the Police, the order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, following a complaint submitted by the Inspector General of Police to the Illegal Assets Investigation Division.

Investigations revealed that the suspect had acquired two plots of land, measuring 1.30 perches and 0.75 perches, along with a luxury house in Thotalanga, using proceeds from drug trafficking.

The High Court extended and enforced the confiscation order for seven days, effective from today (05).

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division is conducting further inquiries. (Newswire)

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