Rs. 730 Million in Dirty Money Seized : 5.7 Million Questioned, 4,000+ Arrested

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police have seized and deactivated assets worth Rs. 730 million so far in 2025, according to Police Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler.

The confiscated assets include 354 pounds of gold, 72 vehicles, 35 houses, 37 acres of land, and Rs. 670 million in illicit cash. 

These assets, believed to have been acquired through illegal means, are now in the process of being transferred to state custody.

Speaking to the media, ASP F.U. Wootler emphasized that this year’s operations are part of a broader, long-term strategy to dismantle the financial foundations of organized criminal networks operating across the island.

“From 2021 to 2024, the Sri Lanka Police initiated legal action to seize assets valued at Rs. 39 billion linked to organized crime. In 2025 alone, we have already taken steps to recover Rs. 730 million, and investigations are ongoing,” he said.

The police have also made significant strides in enforcement and intelligence gathering. Since January 1, 2025:

5.7 million individuals have been questioned across the country.

4,082 suspects linked to various criminal activities have been arrested.

A total of 1,996 firearms have been seized, including:

66 T-56 assault rifles
69 pistols
50 revolvers