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Seized Counterfeit Currency Composition
Breakdown of fake currency notes seized during the operation
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Six Arrested in Mount Lavinia Division for Counterfeit Currency and ...
The PulseCrimeEconomyHOT3h agoTLDRSix arrested on April 25 in Mount Lavinia for drugs and fake currency.Police seized 91.2g 'Ice' and 23 counterfeit notes worth Rs. 52,000.Suspect 'Kassa', an organized crime gang member, among those arrested.Ages 25-52; investigations by Mount Lavinia Police ongoing.Police in the Mount Lavinia Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted operations on April 25, 2026, leading to the arrest of six individuals in the Ratmalana and Imbulgoda areas. The suspects were found in possession of 91 grams and 200 milligrams of 'Ice' narcotics, along with two counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes and 21 counterfeit Rs. 2,000 notes. Among those arrested was 'Thel Ge Kasun Dhanushka Peiris' alias 'Kassa', identified as a member of an organized crime gang. The suspects, aged between 25 and 52, are residents of Imbulgoda, Dehipitiya, Pelenda, and Ratmalana. The Galle Face Police are conducting further investigations into the matter.Story UpdateUpdate #2\u00b7 Apr 26 · 7:33 AMNew details have emerged regarding the arrest of six suspects in the Mount Lavinia Division. Police seized 91g and 200mg of 'Ice' (Crystal Methamphetamine), along with two counterfeit Rs. 5,000 notes and twenty-one counterfeit Rs. 2,000 notes. The arrests occurred in Ratmalana and Imbulgoda. The suspects are aged 25, 29, 30, 32, 35, and 52, and are residents of Imbulgoda, Dehipitiya, Pelanda, and Ratmalana. Mount Lavinia Police are continuing investigations.DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Six suspects arrested with 'Ice' and counterfeit currency notes
Six suspects have been arrested in the Rathmalana and Imbulgoda areas with 91 grams and 200 milligrams of ‘‘Ice’‘ (Crystal Methamphetamine), police said. During the operation, officers also recovered two counterfeit Rs. 5,000 currency notes and 21 counterfeit Rs. 2,000 notes from their possession. The raid was carried out by a team of officers from the Mount Lavinia Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau based on received intelligence. The suspects, aged 25, 29, 30, 32, 35, and 52, are residents of Imbulgoda, Dehipitiya, Pelenda, and Ratmalana. Further investigations are being conducted by the Mount Lavinia Police.
Seven arrested in separate raids over fake currency notes - Newswire
Seven suspects were arrested in two separate police operations on 25 April 2026 over the possession of counterfeit currency, with one raid also uncovering 'Ice'. In the first raid, officers from the Mount Lavinia Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau conducted raids in the Ratmalana and Imbulgoda areas based on received information.
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2 hours ago ... Seven suspects were arrested in two separate police operations on 25 April 2026 over the possession of counterfeit currency, with one raid also uncovering 'Ice' ...
