Three-wheeler robbed with money and 750,000 cigarettes

A three-wheeler used for selling cigarettes was robbed at gunpoint with Rs. 1.85 million and a stock of 750,000 cigarettes in Makola yesterday.

The owner of the business had located the three-wheeler using GPS system and informed the police after which the robber was arrested at Rathupaswala with the stolen goods.

The suspect had also robbed Rs.5 million from a private bank in Aththidiya Area.

The investigations revealed that the suspect was a prisoner released 12 days ago.

Kadawatha Police are investigating.

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