Police seeks public assistance to nab drug trafficker known as ‘Bob Marley’

Police seeks public assistance to nab drug trafficker known as ‘Bob Marley’

September 8, 2021   05:05 pm

Sri Lanka Police has sought the assistance of the general public to apprehend a suspect by the name of Chaminda Thabrew alias ‘Bob Marley’ who is involved in drug trafficking activities.

‘Bob Marley’, a resident of Malabe and Battaramulla areas, has been identified as the person who allegedly spearheaded the trafficking operation involving over 288 kg of heroin which was unraveled by the Sri Lanka Navy and PNB on August 31.

However, the suspect is currently evading arrest, Sri Lanka Police stated.

Thereby, police has issued a notice seeking public assistance to capture the suspect.

Details of the suspect:

  • Name of suspect - Kaludura Chaminda Thabrew alias ‘Bob Marley’
  • Age - 41 years
  • Addresses - No 128/09, Nisansala Mawatha, Thalahena, Malabe.
  •                     No 522/1/2, Salmal Mawatha, Udumulla, Battaramulla
  • NIC numbers - 198017101618/801711618V
  • Occupation – Multi-day vessel operator

 

Any information regarding the suspect can be relayed to the following telephone numbers:

Assistant Director - Police Narcotics Bureau: 071-8592727/011-2343333-4

 

 

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