Four Sri Lankan police officers arrested for extortion in Colombo 15
Posted by Editor on September 18, 2024 - 11:02 am
Four Sri Lankan police officers have been arrested by the Modara Police for allegedly entering a residence in Colombo 15, threatening the occupants, and demanding a ransom of Rs. 1.4 million.
The arrested individuals include two constables and a sergeant from the Bloemendhal Police Station, along with an officer from the Colombo North Intelligence Division.
The officers were taken into custody following the extortion incident.
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