Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Three officers attached to the Excise Department in Chankanai have been arrested by the Northern Province Crimes Division for allegedly attempting to solicit a bribe of Rs. 2 million while claiming to be officials from the Narcotics Control Bureau.

According to intelligence received by the head of the Northern Province Crimes Division, a raid was carried out last evening (29), during which the three officers were taken into custody.

The incident was reported when the excise officers reportedly arrested a man found in possession of heroin along the Mathagal coastal area and claimed they were from the Narcotics Bureau.

They had reportedly taken the suspect to the Excise Office in Chankanai, where they used his mobil...