The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has seized a stash of currency notes amounting Rs. 283 million.
It is said that this is the largest amount of cash ever confiscated from a drug trafficker in Sri Lanka.
The banknotes were recovered from a residence in Kurunegala during a search operation. 18 grams of ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine), a double-cab, and a van were also seized during the raid.
According to police, the money allegedly belongs to a suspect who is currently in prison.
The suspect was presented before the Kurunegala Magistrate’s Court and the Magistrate has granted permission for authorities to detain and further interrogate him.
