Police Suspend Use of Manamperi’s Luxury Vehicle

COLOMBO (News 1st); The use of a motor vehicle valued at Rs. 17.5 million belonging to Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in remand custody, has been suspended for a period of seven days.

The action was taken by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division.

Police said the decision was made after preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle had allegedly been purchased using funds obtained through illegal means.

Sampath Manamperi surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court on September 17 last year and was detained under a detention order for questioning.

The detention and subsequent investigations are linked to an incident involving the storage of a stock of chemical substances used in the production of the drug ‘Ice’ at premises located at Ka'riyamaditta, Thalawa South, Kantoruwatte.

In addition, investigations are ongoing against Sampath Manamperi in connection with alleged offences including the transportation of cannabis, robbery using firearms, and acts of terrorism.