A suspect has been arrested by the Hatharaliyadda Police in connection with the possession and attempted circulation of counterfeit currency notes.
Acting on a tip-off over an attempt to use a fake Rs.5,000 note at a local shop, police apprehended the suspect yesterday (June 20).
He was found with 03 fake Rs.5,000 notes, 02 fake Rs.500 notes, and 02 fake Rs.100 notes in his possession.
The 32-year-old suspect is a resident of Uduwa, Kandy.
A search of his residence uncovered printed sheets for fake Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500, and Rs.5,000 notes.
Police had also seized a computer and printer from a location in the Galagedara area believed to be linked to the production of the counterfeit currency notes although the suspect was not present there at the time.
Further investigations are underway.
