Police have arrested two foreign nationals from Tajikistan in possession of US$ 5,200 in counterfeit notes, foreign currency, and five mobile phones, following a tip‑off received by the Unawatuna Police Tourist Division this morning (07).

The suspects, aged 27 and 26, were taken into custody while staying at a lodge in Galle. According to the Police, the fake currency, valued at around Rs. 1.7 million, was seized during the operation.

Investigations revealed that the two men had attempted to rent motorcycles from a business catering to foreigners in Unawatuna by offering counterfeit dollars. Acting on the information, police tracked them down and made the arrests.

The suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Galle Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (08).