Individuals Arrested for Illegal Fuel Collection and Storage

01. Jaffna Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau

On the afternoon of 22.03.2026, officers attached to the Jaffna Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau apprehended a suspect at a private storage facility in the Karandan Road area within the Kopai Police Division. The suspect was found in possession of 24 barrels containing 4,240 litres of diesel, 5 barrels containing 840 litres of petrol, and 2 barrels containing 390 litres of kerosene. He was subsequently produced at the Jaffna Police Station.

The suspect is a 42-year-old resident of Thoppukadu.

02. Nugegoda Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau

On the afternoon of 22.03.2026, a team of officers from the Nugegoda Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested a suspect in the Pamunuwa area of the Maharagama Police Division for unlawfully possessing 22 litres of petrol without a valid licence. He was later handed over to the Maharagama Police Station.

The suspect is a 44-year-old resident of the Pamunuwa area.

03. Nittambuwa Police Station

On the evening of 22.03.2026, officers from the Nittambuwa Police Station took into custody a suspect who was in possession of 146 litres of petrol without a licence at a retail outlet in the Pamunuwa area of Kammalpitiya, Nittambuwa.

The suspect is a 56-year-old resident of the Pasyala area.

04. Norwood Police Station

On the evening of 22.03.2026, a team of officers from the Norwood Police Station apprehended a suspect who was found with 565 litres of diesel at a shop located in the Venturewatte area of Norwood.

The suspect is a 53-year-old resident of the Norwood area.

05. Minuwangoda Police Station

On the afternoon of 22.03.2026, officers from the Minuwangoda Police Station arrested a suspect for possessing 20 litres of petrol at a residence in the Keenagahalanda area of Minuwangoda.

The suspect is a 53-year-old resident of the Minuwangoda area.