Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Two held over theft and sale of imported vehicle smart keys
A Hambantota Port employee and a businessman have been arrested for allegedly stealing and selling smart keys from vehicles imported through the port. The pair appeared in court and have been remanded in custody pending further investigation.
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Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft and illegal sale of smart keys belonging to imported vehicles at Hambantota Port. The accused include a port employee and a businessman who allegedly purchased the stolen keys. Both were presented before the Hambantota Magistrate's Court on the 11th, where they were remanded in custody until the 22nd pending completion of investigations. The case highlights concerns over security measures surrounding imported vehicles at the port facility. Authorities have indicated that further inquiries are underway into the scale of the operation and potential involvement of other individuals in the scheme.