Man Arrested for Attempting to Bribe Teldeniya Headquarters Chief Inspector of Police

A man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to offer a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to the Chief Inspector of Police at Teldeniya Headquarters in an effort to secure the release of a suspected drug trafficker.

The sequence of events began on 31.07.2026, when officers attached to the Teldeniya Headquarters Police arrested a suspect near the Teldeniya Temple in possession of 2 grams and 385 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as “ice”). The suspect was produced before the relevant court and subsequently detained under a detention order for further questioning.

Based on information obtained during the investigation, police launched an operation to apprehend a suspected major drug trafficker. On 03.08.2026, officers arrested the suspect in the Thennekumbura area while he was allegedly in possession of 10 grams and 795 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”).

The suspect was also found with cash suspected to be proceeds of drug trafficking, a mobile phone believed to have been used in trafficking activities, and equipment allegedly associated with the drug trade. He was kept in police custody pending his production before court.

While the suspect was in custody, an individual allegedly attempted to secure his release by offering a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to the Chief Inspector of Police, Chandrapala, of the Teldeniya Headquarters Police.

Acting strategically, the Chief Inspector arranged for the individual to come to the police station on 03.08.2026. As the suspect attempted to hand over the Rs. 500,000, he was arrested with the assistance of other police officers, and the cash was taken into police custody as evidence.

A case has been filed against the suspect under the provisions of the Bribery Act, and further investigations are underway to determine his alleged links to the drug trafficking operation.