Two Pakistanis linked to Kehelbaddara Padme’s ICE drug facility in Nuwara Eliya: Minister

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Colombo, Sept. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said investigations have revealed that organised crime gangs had brought in foreign nationals to run an ICE drug manufacturing facility allegedly funded by underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme in the Nuwara Eliya area.

Speaking at the opening of the new Cinnamon Garden Police Station building this morning (04), the Minister said information uncovered by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) revealed that two Pakistani nationals were involved in operating the ICE drug manufacturing facility.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched an investigation after police uncovered that underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ had invested in a factory manufacturing Crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in Nuwara Eliya.

During questioning, Padmasiri reportedly admitted to investing over Rs. 4 million in the illicit operation.

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that a house in Nuwara Eliya had been rented to run the drug manufacturing facility and that more than 2,000 kilograms of chemicals had been imported into the country for this purpose.

He said that recent arrests of gang members have led to disclosures about long-standing links between politicians and criminal networks, which will require thorough investigation by the CID.

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Adwani Thursday, 04 September 2025 08:44 PM

Ultimately, this story too would lead to the same conclusions as the Makundura Madush story, whose contacts were with very senior politicians.

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Don't vote for these politicians in the future Friday, 05 September 2025 07:10 AM

Who are these politicians? Can their names be revealed? We can at least refrain from voting for them in the future. That is the least we can do!

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Dr Tissa Fernando Thursday, 04 September 2025 09:14 PM

So what action was taken to close the factory?

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Keen Observer Friday, 05 September 2025 12:18 AM

Excellent ... More Visa free people please. We send our people to wash the dishes in the middle east and import the drug dealers Visa free to the important jobs here..

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Ram P Friday, 05 September 2025 05:15 AM

It is time that the government keep a tab on the visitors arriving in the country. Here two Pakistanis in the drug manufacturing trade. In Arugam Bay it is a different scenario. Please extend the long arm of the law to Arugam Bay and prosecute those doing business illegally

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