The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has obtained an order to freeze assets worth more than Rs. 100 million, allegedly acquired through illegal means, for a period of 14 days.
On May 14, 2020, the Peliyagoda Police arrested seven suspects who were allegedly transporting heroin in a jeep and commenced investigations into the incident.
On the instructions of the Inspector General of Police, the Illegal Assets Investigation Division also commenced an investigation into the suspects under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
Based on information uncovered during the investigation, it has been revealed that a suspect residing in the Peliyagoda area had allegedly acquired the following properties through drug trafficking:
A 19.90-perch property and a two-storey house in Mahara, Kadawatha – estimated value of approximately Rs. 50 million.
An 18-perch property and a two-storey house in Singharamulla, Kelaniya – estimated value of approximately Rs. 50 million.
According to the investigation, the suspect is believed to have purchased the properties using money allegedly earned illegally through drug trafficking.
Accordingly, the Illegal Assets Investigation Division has obtained an order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to freeze the properties, valued at more than Rs. 100 million, for 14 days from September 10, 2026.
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division is conducting further investigations into the matter.
