Father of Notorious Drug Trafficker Arrested in Rs. 30 Million Property Probe

Abdul Razak Mohamed Basik, father of notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik, was arrested on September 11, 2026, by the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau. The arrest is linked to an investigation into the purchase of an apartment valued at over Rs. 30 million in Gampaha. Authorities are examining allegations of money laundering, focusing on the source of funds used for the property, which was reportedly acquired in the father's name using proceeds from Shiran Basik's alleged drug trafficking activities. Further investigations are ongoing.