Drug addict arrested for breaking into Aravinda’s home

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A man, having Rs.1 million in his possession, was arrested in connection with the robbery of former cricketer Aravinda de Silva’s home in Kollupitiya.

Foreign and local currency worth Rs. 4 million was reported to have been robbed from the safe of Mr. de Silva on October 21.

Police said the man was a known drug addict who is said to have spent up to Rs.100,000 to satisfy his craving for drugs.

The Colombo Fort Police are investigating.

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sukirichuti Thursday, 18 December 2014 04:54 PM

If he is the real culprit, hats off for the detection of the man.

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