Fake number plate racket busted

March 30, 2025 at 4:29 AM

A suspect has been arrested in the Seeduwa area for allegedly operating a fake number plate manufacturing site.

The arrest was made during a raid carried out yesterday (29) by officers of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Task Force, following a tip-off.

The suspect is a 56-year-old resident of Siyambalagahawatta in Seeduwa.

Police seized three fake number plates, a set of stickers bearing the Department of Motor Traffic seal, 67 stickers with the national emblem, and other materials used in the production of number plates.

The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Task Force is conducting further investigations. (NewsWire)