Former Kotikawatta PS member arrested in raid linked to Shiran Bhasik

• It was revealed that the suspects had rented an apartment within the complex for Rs. 350,000
• Police disclosed that someone identified as ‘Police Amma’ was also among the individuals who had received money

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

The Police Special Task Force arrested a former member of the Kotikawatta Pradeshiya Sabha, known to be closely associated with notorious drug dealer Shiran Bhasik, at an apartment complex in Wellawatta.   

Police said Nadeen Bhasik, son of Shiran Bhasik, managed to evade capture during the raid.   

Based on intelligence provided by the STF regarding the transport of drugs in a car, an officer on duty had attempted to stop the car on the road adjacent to the housing complex in Wellawatta. Despite the officer’s signals to stop, the driver of the vehicle had proceeded towards the parking area of the housing complex, running over him. 

The police sergeant who sustained injuries during the incident had to be rushed to the Police Hospital in Narahenpita for treatment.   

The STF had proceeded to arrest one of the fleeing suspects, a former PS member, while the other suspect, identified as Nadeen Bhasik, had managed to escape.   Upon searching the premises, the STF seized 19 grams of heroin, a mobile phone, a laptop computer, foreign currencies, Nadeen Bhasik’s driver’s license, an identity card issued by the state of Dubai, and another driver’s license issued by the same state.   

During further questioning of the suspect, it was revealed that the absconding suspect is Nadeen Bhasik, the son of Shiran Bhasik.   

It was revealed that the suspects had rented an apartment within the complex for Rs. 350,000.   

Inside the apartment, the STF discovered documents including reports detailing monetary transactions made by the suspect with 
various individuals.   

The investigation uncovered a pattern of money being deposited into the accounts of different individuals via ATMs, with receipts meticulously retained. Police said investigations will be conducted into these transactions and the individuals involved.   

Police disclosed that someone identified as ‘Police Amma’ was also among the individuals who had received money.   
Shiran Bhasik’s son’s passport was found within the apartment premises and police obtained a travel ban on him.