Three suspects believed to be close accomplices of underworld leader ‘Makandure Madush’ and involved in his drug operations and extortion ring were arrested by Kandy Police yesterday.
The three underworld gang members were arrested while they were in hiding at a hotel in the Kandy Kadugannawa area. Rs.100,000 was also recovered from their possession.The apprehension was made by the Kandy Police. Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said the three suspects are Ranawaka Arachchige Rohan Sampath Ranawaka Perera, a 33-year-old resident of Udathoradeniya, Welambada, but is believed to be frequenting the Colombo area, 35-year-old Munasinghe Arachchige Harsha Anura Deshapriya, a resident of Gaminipura, Meegoda and Munasinghe Arachchige Harsha Pradeep Kumara a 25-year-old resident of Gemunu Mawatha, Panapitiya, Waskaduwa. Munasinghe Arachchige Harsha Anura Deshapriya is believed to be a close associate of the recently killed underworld gang member Rumalsha Iresh Madushanka Nawagamuwa alias Baila.
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