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Associate of fugitive underworld figure arrested with drugs, firearm
Police have arrested an associate of wanted underworld figure 'Angoda Priyankara' following a raid in which drugs and a firearm were seized. The arrest comes as the primary suspect remains at large, reportedly having fled to Dubai.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement authorities arrested the suspect during an operation targeting associates of the fugitive underworld figure, whose alleged criminal network has been a focus of ongoing police investigations. Officers recovered quantities of narcotics and an unlicensed firearm during the arrest, according to police statements.
The apprehended individual is believed to have maintained connections within the criminal organization associated with 'Angoda Priyankara,' the principal suspect who is alleged to have left Sri Lanka and entered the United Arab Emirates. The arrest marks another development in authorities' efforts to dismantle the operational structure of the organization.
The suspect has been taken into custody for further questioning regarding the recovered contraband and alleged involvement in criminal activities. Police have indicated that investigations are continuing as authorities work to locate the primary fugitive and disrupt the wider network of associates believed to be operating within the country.
The case underscores ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address organized crime and drug trafficking activities in the region.