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CID investigates illegal departure of three organised crime suspects
Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigation Department is probing the unlawful flight of three individuals allegedly connected to organised crime and drug trafficking who fled the country by sea. The suspects are believed to have departed using a boat in what investigators describe as a coordinated escape.
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court yesterday that it is actively investigating the illegal departure from Sri Lanka of three main suspects with alleged links to organised crime and drug trafficking networks. According to submissions made before the court, the individuals fled the country using a boat.
The CID's Maritime Crime Investigation Unit presented details of the investigation to the magistrate, indicating that the suspects' departure was unauthorised and potentially coordinated. The cases represent a significant development in ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and illicit drug operations across the country.
The court submissions suggest the investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the suspects' escape and their suspected criminal activities. The case underscores concerns about maritime routes being exploited for illegal departures and trafficking-related operations in Sri Lankan waters.
The CID has not yet disclosed the identities of all three suspects or the destination of their vessel. Investigators are expected to present further findings as the inquiry progresses.