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Relative of "Backhoe Saman" arrested with heroin and firearm in Peliyagoda

Police Special Task Force arrested a relative of the suspect known as Nedungoda Nirmala Prasanga, alias “Backhoe Saman,” during an operation on the Kelaniya–Biyagama road within the Peliyagoda Police Division on October 1, 2025. The 27-year-old suspect, a resident of Welipitiya in Middeniya, was found in possession of 27 grams and 810 milligrams of heroin and a motor vehicle. The arrested man was handed over to the Western Province (North) Crime…Peliyagoda · Peliyagoda Read Article

Over 500 Rounds of Ammunition, Firearm Recovered After Questioning ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ - LankaXpress

Further questioning by the Western Province North Crimes Division of the arrested underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, has led to the recovery of over 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four T-56 magazines, a micro pistol, and other items. The weapon and ammunition were found concealed near the Peliyagoda Fish Market, the police reported. The post Over 500 rounds of ammunition, firearm recovered after questioning ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ appeared fir…Peliyagoda · Peliyagoda See the Story

Two injured in Peliyagoda shooting

Peliyagoda Police have launched investigations after a shooting incident reported this morning (August 19) on Gnanarathana Mawatha in the Peliyagoda Police Division. According to police, an unidentified individual opened fire at a man traveling on a motorcycle and fled the scene immediately after. The target of the shooting is a 45-year-old resident of Aluthmawatha, Colombo 15. During the attack, a cyclist who was passing by was also injured aft…Peliyagoda · Peliyagoda Read Article

Kush worth Rs. 40 mln seized in Peliyagoda - LankaXpress

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in Colombo has seized a consignment of Kush cannabis, estimated to be worth around Rs. 40 million, which had been smuggled into the country from Thailand concealed in air conditioning equipment. Director of the CCIB, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamal Ariyawansa, stated that over 6 kilograms of Kush cannabis were found in a container at a port container yard on Nuge Road, Peliyagoda. The police arre…Marijuana · Peliyagoda Read Article