October 28, Colombo (LNW): A notorious drug trafficker, known by his aliases ‘Marvin Jana’ or ‘Bakery Jana,’ was apprehended in Sri Lanka following a targeted operation by the Special Task Force (STF) on October 26.
The suspect, who has managed to elude authorities for an extended period, was arrested in possession of a significant quantity of crystal methamphetamine, locally referred to as ‘ice.’
The STF conducted the operation at a specific address on First Lane, Dewalamulla Junction, Dehiwala Road, within the Boralasgamuwa Police Division, leading to the arrest.
At the time of apprehension, the 45-year-old Attidiya, Dehiwala resident was found with 17 grammes and 60 milligrammes of ‘ice’ in his vehicle, which he was allegedly using for drug transportation.
This arrest marks a significant breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s fight against drug trafficking networks, as ‘Bakery Jana’ was reportedly involved in large-scale smuggling and distribution activities across the region.
Following his arrest, the suspect was handed over to the Boralasgamuwa Police Station, where further investigations are underway to dismantle the network and uncover additional collaborators.
