Excise Guard arrested while attempting to solicit a bribe

Excise Guard arrested while attempting to solicit a bribe

By Staff Writer

11 Jun, 2018 | 7:25 pm

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption says an Excise Guard has been arrested while attempting to solicit a bribe of 6 million rupees.

According to the Commission, the officer had demanded a bribe of 6 million rupees, to not take legal action against an individual connected to a drug racket.

The officer had demanded the bribe from the wife of the individual connected to the drug racket. The suspect is a resident of Kuruwita.