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21 Suspected Criminals Deported from Dubai Arrive in Sri Lanka, Taken into Custody

TLDR

21 deported suspects, including "Mahawatte Chamara", arrive in Sri Lanka.
Held for drone/missile videos; 19 men, 2 women taken by CID/CCD.
Suspects linked to organized crime & drug trafficking in Sri Lanka.
"Mahawatte Chamara" to CID, "Kudu Duminda" to CCD for investigations.

Twenty-one individuals deported from Dubai, suspected of involvement in organized crime and drug trafficking, have arrived in Sri Lanka. The flight carrying the suspects, reportedly including underworld figures “Mahawatte Chamara” and “Kudu Duminda,” was diverted to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport due to adverse weather conditions near Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Upon arrival, the group was immediately taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). Police state the suspects allegedly operated crime syndicates and drug networks in Sri Lanka while living abroad for an extended period. Further investigations are underway regarding the individuals.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 May 22 · 5:01 PM

The 21 Sri Lankan nationals deported from Dubai have been taken into custody in Sri Lanka. The group includes prominent underworld figures "Mahawatte Chamara" and "Kudu Duminda". "Mahawatte Chamara" will be handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and "Kudu Duminda" to the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) for further investigations. Their arrest in the UAE was reportedly due to possessing drone and missile-related videos and photographs from Middle Eastern conflict zones on their mobile phones. The deported group consists of 19 men and 2 women.

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