STF nabs four suspects with two consignments of diesel being transported illegally

By Prabath Vithana

The police Special Task Force (STF) personnel on Wednesday took into custody a consignment of diesel worth Rs. 8 million while it was being transported in two lorries illegally. One is a lorry used for transporting fish from the Hambantota Fisheries Harbour. The fuel was being transported to Wellawaya and Pelawatta.

The STF also arrested four suspects aged 30 and 45.They are residents of Hambantota.The STF said that although fuel was now available at gas stations freely, there is a demand for diesel among those who used heavy vehicles and agriculture.