Sri Lankan police remand 24‑year‑old over alleged drug‑trafficking money laundering

Police in Sri Lanka’s Western Province have remanded a 24‑year‑old man from Walapane until July 24 on suspicion of laundering proceeds from crystal‑meth (ice) trafficking. investigators say a bank account in Hanwella moved Rs 4.9 million, and later transfers totalling Rs 24.9 million were sent via the Easy Cash mobile‑money service to a number linked to the suspect. The police allege the suspect has links to overseas drug traffickers and organised‑crime figures. The case follows earlier arrests of three other suspects under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, who were later released on bail.