The Sri Lanka Police has not received any diplomatic or security-level confirmation regarding the arrests of two suspects, ‘Kelehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salintha’, in Malaysia, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said.
Addressing a special media briefing held today (14), ASP Wootler confirmed that no such information has been received on the two suspects, believed to be members of organized crime groups operating from overseas.
According to the Police Spokesperson, the Sri Lankan police had received intelligence from Malaysia on July 11 on the arrests of two suspects and 26 Sri Lankan nationals over various offences.
“Two Police teams are in Malaysia and Thailand. One team was sent to Malaysia to discuss with the authorities regarding the 2 suspects and 26 other Sri Lankan nationals arrested there. ‘Kelehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salintha’ are not among them. We have not received any information regarding them,” he said.
ASP Wootler revealed that only a formal request was made seeking assistance in identifying the suspects who have been arrested in Malaysia now.
“Consequently, the photographs and fingerprints of both individuals were sent to the Criminal Investigation Department and the Crime Records Division in Sri Lanka to verify their identities,” he said.
He further said that it was confirmed that one of the suspects is a 20-year-old individual, adding that the Sri Lankan police then notified Malaysian authorities, who are expected to proceed with legal actions per Malaysian immigration laws.
The Police Spokesperson added that investigations are being conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the State Intelligence Service (SIS) in this regard. (Islandnews)
