Three air force personnel arrested over extortion attempt

Three air force personnel arrested over extortion attempt

June 8, 2021   09:53 am

Three Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) personnel have been arrested for attempting to extort Rs. 100,000 from two individuals travelling in a three-wheeler.

According to Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana, the incident has taken place in the area of Kalpitiya on June 06.

The suspects were taken into custody following  a probe carried out by the Kalpitiya Police into the incident.

The arrestees are expected to be produced before the court today (June 08) for an identity parade.

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