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An infamous underworld figure, Mandalagala Bombugalage Sumith Priyantha, has actually been extradited to Sri Lanka following a high-level operation led by the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP).
Priyantha, a signed up bad guy in Sri Lanka, had actually been desired for several major offenses, consisting of obtaining Rs.
5 million in the Kuruwita area, drug trafficking, and possession of live grenades in Mirihana, the Police Media Division said.While dealing with legal proceedings, he has gotten away the country, evading the judicial procedure and unlawfully migrating to India, according to police.Following comprehensive coordination and with the direct intervention of the Acting IGP, Sri Lanka Police have actually effectively secured his deportation.
Priyantha was flown back to the nation on the night of February 12, 2025, the police mentioned.The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken custody of the suspect, and additional examinations are underway.