Excise officer arrested for allegedly seeking Rs. 2 Million bribe
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on December 11, 2025 - 9:38 am
(Photo: AI generated)
An Excise Sergeant attached to the Narcotics Bureau of the Excise Department has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly asking for a bribe of Rs. 2 million.
According to CIABOC, the officer had inspected a local pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, where he reportedly found cannabis being illegally ground using machinery.
Investigators say he demanded the bribe in return for refraining from taking legal action over the illegal activity.
The suspect is expected to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee resign April 29, 2026
- Travel bans imposed on five officials over USD 2.5 Million Treasury fraud case April 29, 2026
- Sri lanka President says monks’ drug arrest shows national drug disaster April 29, 2026
- Godage Publishers founder Sirisumana Godage passes away at 90 April 29, 2026
- “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk concludes in Colombo with President’s participation April 28, 2026