1 July 2023 11:10 am Views - 1045
Four main accomplices of imprisoned underworld figure 'Rotumba Rasika' were arrested by the STF at Makandura in Matara while in possession of an AK 47 weapon and an US made 9mm pistol.
The STF said the suspects, engaged in criminal activities in the Southern Province, were arrested following a tip off.
They recovered 12 grams of heroin and an American-made pistol with 9mm ammunition and a magazine, an AK 47 firearm and magazine.
The suspects, aged 36, 43, 44 and 51, residents of Mulatiyana and Makandura, were handed over to the Thihagoda Police Station for further investigations.
It was revealed that "Rotumba Rashika", who is currently serving a life sentence for organised crimes and held in the Boossa High Security Prison, had maintained close relations with deceased underworld figure Makandure Madhush.(DSB)