Police have uncovered a criminal racket involved in selling stolen three-wheelers using forged documents, following an investigation initiated by the Mirihana Police.
The probe began after the Nugegoda Divisional Crime Investigation Unit arrested two suspects based on a tip-off regarding the theft of a three-wheeler. Further information provided by the suspects led police to apprehend another individual and recover the stolen vehicle in Kuruwita.
Subsequent investigations resulted in the recovery of 10 more three-wheelers allegedly stolen from various areas, including Yatiyanthota, Balangoda, Badulla, and Battaramulla.
Police investigations revealed that the suspects had altered the colour, chassis numbers, and engine numbers of the vehicles, while also producing fake number plates and forged documentation to sell them illegally.
The suspects, aged 30, 32, and 46, are residents of Kelaniya, Ambalantota, and Parakaduwa. Further investigations are ongoing.
