A beggar arrested in Kaluwella, Galle with 120 milligrams of drugs in possession has revealed that he earns Rs.8,000 to 10,000 daily, the Anti-Corruption Division of the Galle Police said.
The beggar is a 42-year-old man who is addicted to drugs and alcohol.
Police said the suspect lost one of his legs in an accident while serving in the army forcing him to move onto begging.
He has received more than Rs.300,000 as compensation when leaving the service.
The beggar has said that he deposits Rs.3,000 daily and uses illegal alcohol daily.
Investigations revealed that the suspect is married from Matara and sends Rs.10,000 monthly for the maintenance of the two children.
He has also bought a plot of land for Rs.8 million.
The beggar was arrested by the officers of Galle Police Anti-Corruption Division’s Police Inspector Mary Nimal, Sergeant 43504 Abetunga and Constable 67482 Edirisinghe.
