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Licensed liquor dealers fear police may exploit proposed Organised Crime law

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Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 00:03
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Police threaten legal action over ‘baseless allegations’ By Norman Palihawadane The Police Department yesterday denied allegations that its officers demanded free bottles of liquor from licensed outlets, threatening legal action against Sri.

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  • —Police threaten legal action over ‘baseless allegations’ By Norman Palihawadane The Police Department yesterday denied allegations that its officers demanded free bottles of liquor from licensed outlets, threatening legal action against Sri Lanka Association of Liquor Licensees President Ajith Udugama for making what they called false and fabricated claims.
  • —Police spokesman ASP F.U.
  • —Wootler categorically [].
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