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CID takes over probe into organised car smuggling

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The Central Anti-Corruption Squad in Walana has launched an investigation into an organised smuggling of 430 luxury cars and jeeps by falsely registering them under old and discarded vehicle numbers.

The country has lost a large amount of tax revenue due to this scam, which was carried out with the blessings of corrupt officials at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT).

However, the officials of the Illegal Property and Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) took over the investigation into this smuggling yesterday (22) under the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The reason for this change is that the Central Anti-Corruption Squad has many investigations on their plate to handle on a daily basis and lacks officers to allocate only for the investigation of vehicles.

A senior officer at the police headquarters said, “the CID has enough facilities to conduct such investigations. Also, a separate team of officers can be allocated for the investigation. The IGP has thought about this and has handed over the investigation to the CID. On the other hand, this crime is not something to be taken lightly.”

Information regarding five officers of the DMT has been revealed from the investigations carried out so far.

It was also said that the Central Anti-Corruption Squad has seized a luxury jeep with a fake registration number that was being used by a clerk working in the DMT archives. Appropriate action to be taken against him.

Furthermore, the list of 430 vehicles registered using fake documents was also revealed by the Central Anti-Corruption Squad.

It was said that among those who use these vehicles are top government officials, police officers and businessmen.

The IGP has stressed that the CID is responsible for finding the 430 vehicles and conducting further investigations.

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03 vehicles collide at railway crossing

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03 vehicles have collided at the Merawala railway crossing on the Chilaw-Colombo main road.

The accident occurred at around 6.25 a.m. this morning (May 21) when a van, which had stopped behind a fuel bowser at the Chilaw Marawala railway crossing while it was closed for train traffic, was rear-ended by a prime mover transporting cement.

The prime mover had been unable to stop due to brake failure.

The van involved in the accident sustained significant damage and Chilaw Police are currently conducting further investigations.



(Pic: Accident 1st)

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Ramith Rambukwella arrives before CIABOC

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Ramith Rambukwella – son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (May 21) to record a statement.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday (May 20) ordered the further remand of Keheliya Rambukwella until June 03, following his arrest by the CIABOC over 03 complaints related to alleged corruption.

The court also granted permission to name Ramith Rambukwella as a suspect in the case.

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Mahindananda seeks permission for home cooked meals

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Former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is currently in remand custody, has submitted a written request to prison authorities seeking permission to receive food from his home.

He is currently being held at the “M 2” ward of the Colombo Remand Prison along with around 10 other prisoners, according to reports.

It is also reported that former minister Keheliya Rambukwella is being detained in the same ward.

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