Sources said that all reports regarding these police officers have already been handed over to the DIG of the Western Province and a full investigation is being carried out.

Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province Deshabandu Tennakoon has told the media that no information with regard to this investigation can be provided to the media.

However, he says that law will be strictly enforced against officials who engage in such corrupt activities.

Hardware businessmen linked to underworld & heroin?

Meanwhile, police suspect that well known businessmen involved in the hardware business are directly or indirectly involved in the underworld and the heroin business.

It is said that investigations have been initiated in this regard as well.

(Source : Aruna)