The Police have arrested the main suspect in the robbery of a financial institution in Negombo recently. It is revealed that the suspect is a candidate who is contesting the forthcoming Provincial Council polls from the United National Party.
Expressing views in this respect, Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said that about 15 million rupees was looted from a financial institution in Negombo recently. The burglars had come on two motorbikes. Footage secured from the CCTV showed that the looters had come in helmets with their faces covered. One suspect was apprehended yesterday. Two more suspects were taken into custody today.
SSP Ajith Rohana said that among them was the main suspect and the mastermind of this robbery. He is Royce Fernando. He is contesting the Western Provincial Council poll from the United National Party for the Gampaha District. He is also the UNP Organizer of the Negombo electorate. He had also served as the Opposition Leader of the Negombo Municipal Council. Part of the looted money was recovered from his possession.
The Police Media Spokesman said that the Negombo Police are continuing their investigations.
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