Notorious criminal ‘Ratmalane Kudu Anju’ arrested in France

The notorious criminal figure, Sinharage Saminda Silva alias ‘Ratmalane Kudu Anju’ has been arrested in France, Sri Lanka Police confirmed today.

‘Kudu Anju’ had been wanted for his involvement in multiple crimes including the murder of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council member Ranjan de Silva, as well as large-scale drug trafficking. The suspect had operated his drug syndicate while in hiding abroad.

The Interpol too had issued a Red Notice for the arrest of ‘Kudu Anju’.

The INTERPOL informed the arrest of ‘Kudu Anju’ of the Sri Lankan authorities, police spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

He was taken into custody by the French law enforcement authorities following a complaint filed by his wife over a personal dispute between the duo.