By: Isuru Parakrama
October 13, Colombo (LNW): In a recent security sweep at Boossa Prison, the Police Special Task Force (STF) uncovered a smartphone and various mobile phone accessories concealed within the cells of two infamous criminals, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” and “Wele Suda“, both notorious for their involvement in organised crime and drug trafficking.
The discovery followed an intelligence tip-off received by STF officers stationed at the prison, prompting an emergency search on 13 October.
The operation, targeting several cells within the special section of A block, revealed a smartphone hidden behind the cell wall where Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa“, is incarcerated.
In another part of the block, officers found mobile phone accessories similarly concealed within the cell of Samantha Kumara, widely known by the alias “Wele Suda“.
Both men have been key figures in Sri Lanka’s underworld, with deep ties to organised crime networks that extend beyond the prison walls.
The confiscated phone and accessories have since been handed over to prison authorities for further investigation.
The discovery has raised concerns about the ongoing influence of criminal elements even behind bars, with fears that mobile devices could facilitate communication with outside networks, enabling the continuation of illicit operations.
In response, prison authorities are expected to tighten security measures, with increased scrutiny on both prisoners and staff to prevent further breaches.
This incident is not the first of its kind; prisons across the country have grappled with similar challenges, as inmates connected to organised crime seek to exploit any gaps in security.
Authorities are calling for a thorough investigation into how these items were smuggled into the high-security facility, emphasising the need for robust measures to curb the influence of criminal gangs operating from within prisons.
