Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Illegal Assets Investigation Division froze property and vehicles valued at more than Rs. 62 million, according to the Police Media Division. Authorities believe these assets were acquired through large-scale illegal liquor and drug trafficking.

Investigations began following a complaint regarding an individual from Eheliyagoda. Last November, officials obtained orders under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to freeze three land parcels worth over Rs. 30 million, which included a modern single-story house and a two-story building on a six-perch plot along the Eheliyagoda-Ratnapura road. The Avissawella High Court recently extended the freeze order on these properties until February 18.

Police previously a...