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Pakistani drug traffickers supply weapons with bulk drug deals!

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2 weeks ago

March 1, 2025

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Intelligence sources have uncovered a dangerous link between Sri Lankan underworld groups and Pakistani drug traffickers, revealing that weapons are being supplied alongside large-scale narcotics transactions.

According to the state owned “Silumina” newspaper, criminal factions loyal to recently assasinated Makilangamuwe Sanjeeva alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeeva’, are now allegedly planning violent retaliation against the group of Kehelbaddara Padme.

Security analysts indicate that Sanjeeva’s murder has significantly elevated the status of Kehelbaddara Padme among Pakistani drug suppliers, affecting the power dynamics of local drug networks. Intelligence suggests that these traffickers provide heroin and methamphetamine (commonly known as “ice”) on a credit basis, with payments often linked to the operations of organized criminal groups in Sri Lanka.

Furthermore, investigations reveal that along with large-scale drug purchases – particularly transactions involving 100 kilograms or more – Sri Lankan underworld groups are also acquiring firearms such as pistols and T-56 firearms from Pakistani suppliers.

Authorities believe that as Kehelbaddara Padme’s faction gains prominence among international traffickers, rival groups, including those loyal to the slain Sanjeeva, may attempt violent reprisals to reclaim their dominance. Security agencies are closely monitoring the situation as tensions escalate within the underworld, posing a significant threat to law and order in the country.

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Boossa Prison jailor remanded over ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder

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2 hours ago

March 17, 2025

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A Jailor at the Boossa Prison, who had brought underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” to court on the day he was killed inside the Hulftsdorp court premises, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

Subsequently, he has been ordered to be remanded until March 21, after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

Presenting the suspect to the court, the Colombo Crimes Division officials have stated that the murdered suspect, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa”, had been brought to court by the arrested Jailer on the day of the assassination.

Police informed the court that investigations are underway to determine whether the crime was committed due to the Jailor’s dereliction of duty.

Police also pointed out to the court that investigations have revealed that the suspected prison officer had not taken any steps to arrest the individual who shot at “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” within the court premises and fled.

During the trial, police also requested permission to obtain a record of the suspect’s mobile phone calls for further investigations.

The court granted permission for the requests and ordered the suspect to be remanded until March 21.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)