Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Unit has arrested an individual wanted in connection with a series of crimes, including the theft of money from the house of a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in the Moratuwa area.

The suspect is identified as a welder and a 43-year-old resident of Sirisara Uyana, Baseline Road, Borella.

The arrest was made by a team of officers during a raid conducted in the Kurusa Junction area of the Moratuwa Police Division.

The raid followed a tip-off received by the OIC while officers were engaged in anti-crime and anti-corruption duties.

The suspect was searched, and a wallet and a gold chain were recovered from his possession. Following further questioning, the sus...