A suspect arrested for robbing passengers by giving thema drink spiked with knock-out drugs

A three-wheeler driver has been arrested by the Pettah Police Station on 30. 07. 2025, for stealing gold jewellery by strategically befriending people who boarded his three-wheeler for hire and giving them a drink spiked with knock-out drugs on the way and rendering them unconscious.

According to complaints received so far, the suspect had defrauded two passengers, stealing gold jewellery worth approximately Rs. 2.5 million.

Further investigations revealed that the suspect had prepared this drink using tablets and a special powder, kept it in his three-wheeler and has been working as a three-wheeler driver waiting for an opportunity and potential victim.

It is reported that the officers of the Pettah Police Station had to conduct an extensive investigation by examining CCTV footages in the crowded city of Colombo to arrest the suspect.

Investigating officers recovered stolen gold jewellery and the documents obtained from pawning the stolen jewellery, from the possession of the suspect.