Patabendige Thushan Sathsara, the younger brother of organized crime suspect Shehan Sathsara, has been apprehended in Dubai following an Interpol Red Notice issued for his involvement in multiple alleged murders.
Patabendige Thushan Sathsara, known by the alias "Kalu Malli," has been arrested in Dubai by local authorities. The 25-year-old suspect is the younger brother of Shehan Sathsara, who is accused of being an organized criminal and drug trafficker operating under the alias "Dehibale Malli."
The arrest was facilitated through international law enforcement cooperation, with Dubai Police acting on intelligence provided by the Sri Lanka Police. An Interpol Red Notice had been circulated for Sathsara's apprehension in connection with several murders that allegedly occurred in Sri Lanka's Southern Province.
According to law enforcement sources, the suspect's capture represents a significant development in ongoing investigations into criminal networks operating in the region. Authorities have indicated that further investigations into the matter are underway to establish the full extent of the suspect's alleged involvement in criminal activities.
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