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Homagama Gagana's Alleged Shooter Arrested with Firearm
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CrimeGeneralHOTSunday, April 26, 2026

Homagama Gagana's Alleged Shooter Arrested with Firearm

TLDR
  • Suspect arrested in Homagama with 12kg heroin.

  • Heroin valued at Rs. 120 million.

  • Allegedly linked to overseas drug lord "Homagama Gagana."

The Western Province North Crimes Division arrested a suspect in Homagama on April 24 with 12 kilograms of heroin, estimated to be worth approximately Rs. 120 million. The individual, identified as Prasad Nishantha Colombage of Homagama, is alleged to have been managing drug trafficking operations for "Homagama Gagana", an organized criminal and drug trafficker reportedly based overseas. The arrest was made following intelligence gathered from the interrogation of previously detained suspects. This operation is part of ongoing efforts against a wider drug network, which reportedly includes figures like Ranjith Perera, also known as 'Konda Ranjith', who is said to be in police custody in Dubai.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 29 · 4:31 AM

In a separate development, an alleged shooter for the organized criminal 'Homagama Gagana' was arrested on April 28 in Pitipana, Homagama. The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Kodithuwakku Kamkanamge Lasantha alias 'Anju', was found in possession of an Austrian-made firearm, a magazine, and 5 bullets. He is believed to be linked to shootings in Homagama, Padukka, Hanwella, Meegoda, Kosgama, and Navagamuwa areas. The arrest was made by the Western North Criminal Investigation Division.

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