Illegal Kerosene Transport Foiled

Illegal Kerosene Transport Foiled on Wellawaya–Monaragala Route

by Staff Writer 20-04-2026 | 12:43 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Police have seized 150 litres of illegally transported kerosene from a private bus that was operating from Wellawaya to Monaragala.

According to police, the seizure was made during an inspection of the bus, and the conductor was arrested on suspicion in connection with the illegal transport of the kerosene.

Wellawaya Police have launched further investigations into the incident.