Thusitha Halloluwa, the Former Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), who was evading court, has been arrested in Colpetty early this morning (19), Police stated.

He is scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (18) issued a warrant for his arrest.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena issued the order after considering the facts presented by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

The CCD is currently investigating the recent shooting incident involving Halloluwa’s vehicle in Narahenpita, and the arrest warrant was issued following their request.