The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has actually seized Rs.
283 million in currency notes, marking the biggest amount of cash ever confiscated from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka.According to authorities, the money apparently belongs to a suspect who is currently in jail, and that he has been orchestrating drug operations from inside the prison.The funds were recovered from a home in Kurunegala during a search operation.Additionally, officers took 18 grams of Ice (Crystal Methamphetamine), a double-cab, and a van during the raid, police said.The put behind bars suspect was presented before the Kurunegala Magistrates Court in connection with this event.
The Magistrate has actually granted consent for authorities to detain and further question him.