Colombo (News 1st);  The Nawagamuwa Police arrested an underworld gangster for the possession of 10 grams of heroin.

The suspect was identified as Indunil Wajira Kumara alias ‘Indra’ and is a known associate of slain underworld leader ‘Samayan’.

Sri Lanka Police said the underworld gangster was wanted for murder, extortion, and heroin trafficking.

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