The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department has taken action to freeze the property worth over Rs. 40 million belonging to an underworld criminal who is engaged in drug trafficking.
The police said that the suspect had fled the country and is staying in Dubai.
This underworld gangster who was residing at Uswetakeiyawa in Pamunugama had fled the country when investigations against him were initiated. Police are investigating an exchange of Rs.15 million through his account. Police have also recovered a bus, a lorry, van and a three wheeler which had been purchased by the gangster using illegal using funds accrued from illegal means. Police said that they have also found a two storeyed fully furnished house belonging to him.
Police sources said that his mother is overseeing his assets.
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