Three cops arrested for alleged bribery to halt action against selling sexual stimulants

• The bribe was allegedly paid via the dealer’s ATM card

By Lal S.Kumara

In a startling turn of events, three police officers from  the Sapugaskanda Police, including a sergeant and two constables, were  arrested yesterday on suspicion of accepting a bribe amounting to Rs.  150,000 to stop proceeding with legal action against the sale of  aphrodisiacs (a food, drink, or other thing that stimulates sexual  desire) by an Ayurvedic medicine dealer.  

The saga began when the medicine dealer filed a complaint  with the Sapugaskanda Police, claiming that the officers had conducted a  raid on his shop. During the raid, they seized a bottle they  purportedly identified as containing an aphrodisiac. However, instead of  pursuing legal action, the officers allegedly demanded a hefty sum of  Rs. 150,000 from the dealer to refrain from escalating the matter.  

According to the complaint, the payment was made via the  dealer’s ATM card as a means to silence the officers. The suspects,  originating from Monaragala, Morapitiya, and Walasmulla areas, found  themselves in hot water as investigations ensued.  

The OIC Crime Investigation Unit of the Kelaniya division,  under the directives of SSP Kelaniya Division, spearheaded the  investigation that led to the arrest of the three officers.  

Aphrodisiacs, substances purported to enhance sexual desire  or performance, have long been a subject of intrigue and controversy.  While some view them as harmless aids, others raise concerns about their  efficacy and potential side effects. This case sheds light on the murky  intersection of law enforcement and the sale of such products,  emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability within the  police force. The suspects were slated to appear before the Mahara Magistrate for further legal proceedings.