Police have arrested suspected drug trafficker Sunimal Kumara, alias “Thaju”, for allegedly assaulting a police constable with a sharp weapon during a drug raid.
The suspect was arrested in Rajagiriya today (March 17), the police said.
According to police, Sunimal Kumara is the brother of notorious drug kingpin Samantha Kumara, alias “Wele Suda,” who is currently imprisoned.
The aforementioned raid was conducted yesterday afternoon in the Badowita Phase 3 area and the policeman sustained stab wounds to his shoulder and abdomen and is currently receiving treatment at Colombo – South Teaching Hospital.
