Suspect arrested for selling diesel at inflated prices in Pulmoddai

Suspect arrested for selling diesel at inflated prices in Pulmoddai

March 4, 2026   08:53 am

An individual has been apprehended for selling diesel at inflated prices without a valid license at a retail outlet in Pulmoddai.

The arrest was carried out last evening (03) by a team of officers from the Pulmoddai Police Station, based on a tip-off.

During the raid, police seized 390 liters of diesel that had been illegally stockpiled. 

The suspect, a 36-year-old resident of Arafath Nagar in Pulmoddai, was taken into custody at the scene.

He is scheduled to be produced before the Kuchchaveli Magistrate’s Court today (04).

Further investigations are being conducted by the Pulmoddai Police.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Why were the fuel prices increased? Do we have enough stocks? Opposition demands answers from Govt. (English)

Why were the fuel prices increased? Do we have enough stocks? Opposition demands answers from Govt. (English)

Electricity trade unions continue their strike action;TUs seek meeting with Energy Minister (English)

Sri Lanka grants 14-day visa extension for tourists stranded due to Middle East conflict (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 2026 - 03 - 10

“Strong international relations essential”;Opposition critical of FM's performance at recent summit (English)

Attack on IRIS Dena by US submarine; No nation imposed any pressure on Sri Lanka: Dy Minister (English)

NPP Govt. acting as proxy of foreign powers - Sarvajana Balaya apprises Sri Lankans in Australia (English)