Sri Lanka Police have issued Red Notices for 226 individuals wanted in connection with various criminal offences, including organized crime, who are believed to be hiding overseas. According to Colombo Deputy Inspector General of Police Nishantha Soysa, nearly 90 of these suspects are linked to organized criminal activities. The announcement was made at a press conference where DIG Soysa also revealed that 272 automatic firearms have been seized by police during interrogations of organized criminals arrested since last year. These notices aim to facilitate the apprehension and extradition of these individuals to face justice in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Police Repatriating Overseas Criminals, 89 Targeted for Return
TLDR
226 overseas criminals sought; 90 linked to organized crime.
8 suspects repatriated from UAE on May 27th.
21 more suspects returned from UAE on May 22nd.
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