A suspect identified as ‘Bandaragama Asela’, who allegedly handled the local drug trafficking operations of overseas-based organised criminal Avishka, alias ‘Alpa’, has been arrested by the Panadura Divisional Crime Investigation Unit.
A foreign-manufactured revolver was also seized from the suspect during the arrest. He is also suspected of involvement in several robberies.
The arrest was made at the suspect’s residence in Raigama following information received by the Panadura Divisional Intelligence Unit.
Police said the suspect was allegedly involved in drug trafficking operations linked to Avishka, alias ‘Alpa’, who is currently believed to be overseas, as well as several other criminal activities, including the transportation of firearms.
During a search of the residence, police discovered the revolver concealed inside a plastic pipe.
The suspect is due to be handed over to the Bandaragama Police for further investigations.
