Organized gang preparing for a clash arrested

Saturday, 28 November 2020 - 13:19

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Five members of an organized crime gang who were preparing for a clash were arrested with sharp weapons in the Midigama area in Weligama last night. Police said they found six swords and several other sharp weapons in their possession.

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.


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