A Sub-Inspector from Dehiwala Police Station has been taken into custody following allegations of involvement in drug trafficking activities. The officer, who has served in the police force for three years, is from Matara.
A Sub-Inspector attached to Dehiwala Police Station has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking, according to Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler. The Officer-in-Charge of the Dehiwala Police Station has initiated formal investigations into the officer's alleged involvement in illegal drug activities.
The arrested Sub-Inspector is a resident of Matara and has completed three years of service with the police force. Following initial inquiries into individuals associated with the officer, investigators confirmed that the Sub-Inspector had allegedly engaged in drug trafficking operations.
The Police Spokesperson indicated that further investigations will be conducted by the Officer-in-Charge of the Dehiwala Crimes Division. The exact nature of the allegations and the scope of the investigation have not been detailed, though the matter appears to be undergoing formal police procedures.
