18 April 2019 07:38 am
Two more of the individuals, who were arrested along with notorious drug kingpin Makandure Madush in Dubai, were deported last night, police said.
They said the duo, Piyal Pushpa Kumara and Mohammad Afreed Mohammad Inham were detained by the CID on their arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning for questioning.
Thirty-one suspects including Makandure Madush, singer Amal Perera and his son Nadeemal were arrested at a luxury hotel in Dubai on February 4. Thus far, a total of 23 individuals who were in Dubai police custody have been deported to Sri Lanka on several occasions.