Former Colombo Municipal Council member Mahinda Kahandagama, representing the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been arrested on charges of drug trafficking following an early morning law enforcement operation.
Authorities conducted a targeted raid in Mirihana early this morning, taking Kahandagama into custody. Another individual identified as being involved in crime was also apprehended alongside the former municipal councillor during the operation.
Key Developments
- Former SLPP Colombo Municipal Council member Mahinda Kahandagama arrested on drug trafficking charges.
- A second suspect linked to crime was apprehended during the same operation.
- The arrests were executed during an early morning raid conducted in Mirihana.
- The raid followed an extensive investigation driven by intelligence received by the Director of the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau.
The enforcement action in Mirihana was executed following an extensive investigation based on information provided to the Director of the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau.