Close accomplice of ‘Bloemendhal Sanka’ arrested

Close accomplice of ‘Bloemendhal Sanka’ arrested

February 27, 2019   05:34 pm

A close accomplice of the organized crime gang member ‘Bloemendhal Sanka’ has been arrested at Aduruppuweediya area in Pettah.

A group of officers from the Colombo Central Anti-Corruption Unit had made the arrest at Koriyawatta area in Aduruppuweediya, Pettah, early this morning (27).

The officials have discovered 10 g 460 mg of heroin on the suspect at the time of arrest.

The arrestee Shyam Nasul, aged 41, is set to be produced before Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, today.

The Colombo Central Anti-Corruption Unit is conducting further investigations with this regard.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin - 2026.02.01

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin - 2026.02.01

Govt committed to protecting and rehabilitating reservoirs - Minister Lal Kantha (English)

Aviation Minister explains reason for removal of AASL chairman (English)

Strong human resources crucial to face global competition – PM Harini (English)

Govt has consistently failed to fulfil its promises – Opposition Leader (English)

🔴LIVE | Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers' daily wage (English)

'A-Level to Next Level' seminar organized by 'Sarvajana Youth Front' held in Colombo (English)