Six suspects including a close ally of organised criminal Makandure Madush have been arrested over the possession of a narcotic idenitifed as 'Ice' in Induruwa, Ratnapura yesterday (Jan 28).
Police said that the two suspects have been identified as a 29-year old by the name of Ranga and his paramour aged 38.
Preliminary investigations have revealed that a court warrant has already been issued on the said suspect for his alleged involvement in five crimes. He is a resident of Heiyanthuduwa, Gampaha.
It has also come to light that he was lodged at a rented house in Goluwawila, Ratnapura with his paramour.
Siripagama police are conducting investigations after having discovered the 'Ice' narcotic in the possession of the woman.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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