COLOMBO (News 1st); The Colombo High Court today fixed November 13 as the date to deliver its verdict in the case filed against a group of accused, including Sampath Manamperi, over the alleged robbery of a rice lorry after intimidating a businessman.The case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela.The Attorney General has filed the case against the accused under seven indictments, including allegations that they posed as police officers and intimidated businessman Sellathorei Kolavennadan near the Narahenpita Junction on or around August 12, 2009, before robbing a rice lorry valued at approximately Rs. 10 million, along with cash and a mobile phone in his possession.The case has been filed against four accused, including Sampath Manamperi and Neranjan Perera.Meanwhile, Sampath Manamperi, who is currently being held on remand in connection with the discovery of two containers carrying precursor chemicals allegedly used in the production of the narcotic substance known as “Ice” in the Middeniya area, was produced before court by prison authorities.
