Three arrested for demanding ransom [May 21 2011]

The three suspects who allegedly demanded a sum of Rs. 20 lakhs as ransom money from Harcourts Pharamacy was arrested in the Dehiwela town by OIC of the Mount Lavinia Divisional Crimes Inspector Kumar Nalawansa.  The three suspects are residents of Katubedda, Moratuwa.

The Harcours Pharmacy lodged a complaint at the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) regarding the ransom demand. The suspects will be produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate.

(JJ)