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Father of alleged drug trafficker Shiran Basik arrested in property probe
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested the father of suspected major drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was recently extradited from Dubai. The arrest relates to an investigation into a property valued at approximately Rs. 30 million.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) arrested the father of Shiran Basik on September 11 following questioning regarding assets under investigation. Basik's father had appeared before the bureau to provide a statement as part of the ongoing inquiry into the property in question.
Shiran Basik, identified as a suspected major drug trafficker, was recently brought back to Sri Lanka from the United Arab Emirates. His extradition marked a significant development in law enforcement efforts targeting high-level narcotics operations.
The arrest of Basik's father indicates the widening scope of the investigation into his alleged criminal activities. Authorities are examining the origins and ownership of the Rs. 30 million property as part of their probe into potential proceeds of illegal activity.
The CCIB continues its investigation into the matter. Further details regarding the charges and proceedings are expected to emerge as the case progresses through the legal system.