Police have arrested a suspect for allegedly storing a large quantity of diesel illegally at a livestock farm in the Gomarangalla area, within the Galenbindunuwewa Police Division.
According to the Police Media Division, officers carried out a raid on March 3 following a tip-off regarding the unlawful storage of fuel.
During the operation, police discovered 10 barrels containing approximately 1,900 litres of diesel that had been stockpiled at the farm.
A 49-year-old resident of Gomarangalla was taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Police stated that the suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Kahatagastigiliya Magistrate’s Court on March 4.
Further investigations are being conducted by the Galenbindunuwewa Police.
