" Army Samantha ", wanted for multiple crimes, arrested

Colombo (News 1st) -  "Army Samantha", a high profile member of an organized criminal gang responsible for multiple crimes was arrested by the Police Special Task today in Divulapitiya. At the time of the arrest, the suspect was in possession of 200 grams of heroin and military uniforms. The Police Special Task Force said "Army Samantha " is a close associate of " Makandure Madush " and "Dunagaha Suji ". The STF added, " Army Samantha " is responsible for murder, theft, grand theft, drug trafficking and several other crimes. Earlier, he was incarcerated for a period of 14 years and fled the Sri Lanka Army with a weapon in 2003.