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Drug trafficking involving Sri Lankan nationals
Overview
Authorities in Sri Lanka and Kuwait have arrested individuals linked to drug trafficking operations involving Sri Lankan nationals.
In Sri Lanka, police arrested a 26-year-old man suspected of managing a remote drug distribution network targeting workers in Dubai. The suspect allegedly used telephone calls to provide location coordinates for drugs hidden at various sites in the UAE. During the investigation, authorities seized crystal methamphetamine and heroin.
In Kuwait, a Sri Lankan domestic driver was apprehended in the Ardiya area for allegedly distributing narcotics. Following a search of the suspect’s living quarters, police recovered 469.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, and cash. Investigators identified financial transfers to Sri Lanka and noted the suspect admitted to coordinating trafficking with an accomplice outside of Kuwait.
Entities
Sri Lanka · Kambளை Police · Dubai · Kuwait · Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior
Timeline
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[CRIME] 5 sourcesKuwait arrests Sri Lankan driver for drug trafficking
Kuwaiti security forces arrested a Sri Lankan driver and a Bangladeshi national for drug trafficking, seizing nearly 470 grams of crystal methamphetamine during the operation.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesKambளை man arrested for drug trafficking to Dubai
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Kambளை, Sri Lanka, for allegedly managing a drug distribution network in Dubai by sending location coordinates of hidden narcotics to workers via phone.
Sources
english.gossiplankanews.com · frontpage.lk · gulfnews.com · hindutamil.in · kuruvi.lk · lankanewspapers.com · maalaimalar.com · timeskuwait.com · vikatan.com