It is reported that there are court cases against the suspects for various crimes committed.
Meanwhile, Rukshan Sameera Madushanka alias 'Pathale Sameera', a drug lord who fled to a foreign country and was involved in drug trafficking and underworld activities of 'Kudu Lal' and 'Mahawatte Prima', was arrested with a micro pistol and bullets.
The suspect was arrested during a raid carried out in the Pannipitiya - Kottawa Old Road area on a tip off received by the STF Organized Crime Unit.
The 35 year old suspect has been handed over to the Kottawa Police for further investigations.