Wanted criminal arrested in Maligawatte

Wanted criminal arrested in Maligawatte

September 2, 2020   08:14 am

A suspect, who had been wanted for a murder and several other criminal activities, was arrested in the area of Leemolawatte in Maligawatte, Colombo.

He was taken into custody by the Police Special Task Force (STF).

The police said 6g of heroin were found on the suspect at the time of the arrest.

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