STF arrests ‘Podi Wije’ in Wellampitiya

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An underworld figure, Hewathanthrige Sisira Kumara alias 'Podi Wije' was arrested with a sword in his possession by the Organized Crimes Prevention Unit of the STF on Monday at Kolonnawa in Wellampitiya, Police said.

They said the suspect, who is an accomplice of ‘Kudu Lal Chuti Putha’ of Kolonnawa, had been allegedly involved in heroin smuggling and demanding ransom from people.(Darshana Sanjeewa)

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Casanova Tuesday, 07 August 2018 12:49 PM

"Loku wijes" are untouchables in the Parliament.

s.shiha Tuesday, 07 August 2018 05:55 PM

You have to catch a big fish?loooooool

Channa Tuesday, 07 August 2018 01:20 PM

Well done stf. Found only a sword? Must find his hiden weapons.

REEZ Tuesday, 07 August 2018 04:43 PM

While he showing his hidden weapons there will be fight and Podi Wije shot dead. That's how it should be finished.

LANKA Tuesday, 07 August 2018 02:49 PM

Hidden weapons please!

Jiff Tuesday, 07 August 2018 02:50 PM

Another side kick of fonseka?

Ceylon Tuesday, 07 August 2018 08:57 PM

Why arrested???.now give him free food,free security,free execise,free medicine and much more.

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