Police have identified a key suspect linked to the Rs. 280 million discovered at a residence in Kurunegala as “Ran Malli,” a fugitive criminal and close associate of notorious drug trafficker “Harak Kata.”
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) stated that the money, believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking, was intended for use in a money-laundering operation involving the purchase of gemstones in Madagascar.
This is the largest sum of cash ever seized from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka.
A suspect was arrested at the location, while efforts are underway to apprehend Ran Malli, who is reportedly hiding overseas. Investigations are ongoing to uncover further links to the drug trade.
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