5 October 2023 09:10 am Views - 3204
A 27-year-old woman, identified as "Ima" from Wattala, has been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) while in the possession of Ice drugs. Police have also uncovered her connection to the recent shootings in the Negombo and Sandunumala areas.
'Ima' is believed to have facilitated the transport of firearms to the individuals responsible for the shootings in the Dunumala area on July 14, 2023, and in Negombo on August 12, 2023.
She was reportedly acting under the guidance of 'Kalana,' involved in organised crimes and who is currently operating in Dubai. Kalana is known to be a follower of arrested gangster 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa.'
'Ima' was arrested during a raid conducted by the Organized Crimes Unit of the STF in Ragama. During the operation, the STF seized 05 grams of ice and a mobile phone in her possession. Subsequently, she was handed over to the Ragama Police Station for further investigations.(DSB)