June 14, Colombo (LNW): Two Sri Lankan men allegedly linked to organised criminal networks and narcotics trafficking have been deported from the United Arab Emirates and are now in the custody of local authorities following their arrival in the country late on Friday (12).
The suspects, who had reportedly been living in Abu Dhabi for an extended period, were detained by UAE law enforcement agencies before arrangements were made for their removal to Sri Lanka. Investigators are said to have uncovered material stored on mobile devices belonging to the pair, including images and video clips allegedly connected to military hardware and conflict-related activities in the Middle East.
One of the individuals has been identified as 25-year-old Kapuru Bandarage Don Chathur Dilrukshan, widely known by several aliases, including “Modara Chathur”. The second suspect, known in criminal circles as “Blumenthal Sankha”, is also wanted by Sri Lankan authorities in connection with a number of ongoing investigations.
The two men landed at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake on a flight arriving from Abu Dhabi shortly before 9.00 p.m. Security personnel and criminal investigators were present at the airport to take charge of the suspects immediately upon arrival.
Following preliminary questioning, Dilrukshan was transferred to a specialised crime investigation unit in Colombo for further interrogation regarding alleged organised crime and drug-related activities. Meanwhile, investigators continue to record statements from the second suspect as part of a broader inquiry into suspected criminal operations with both local and international links.
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