Hambantota Bird Park owner released from illegal motorcycles case

The Hambantota Magistrate’s Court has today ordered the release of three individuals, including the owner of the Hambantota Bird Park, who faced accusations of illegally importing 21 motorcycles, which included 11 high-capacity bikes. This decision came after the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) informed the court that they would not pursue the complaint any further. On July 12, 2025, CCIB officers had seized the 21 motorcycles valued at approximately Rs. 250 million from the Hambantota Bird Park. They also arrested two employees during this operation. After more investigations, Ajith Gallage, the owner of the Bird Park, was arrested and held in custody. The suspects were later released on bail, and their case was reviewed in the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court. As a result, the main suspect, along with a storekeeper and another employee, were cleared of charges related to the alleged importation, possession, and assembly of unauthorized motorcycles. Due to legal restrictions, comments on all articles about ongoing court cases have been disabled by the Ada Derana Editorial team. Copyright ©2026 Ada Derana. All rights reserved. Solution by Technology Partner Fortunacreatives.