Two more suspects who were arrested along with druglord 'Makandure Madush' in Dubai have been deported to the country this morning.
The two individuals had arrived at around 4:55 am in flight UL 226.
Police have identified the suspects as M.S. Mohamed Shiyam, 48, and W.L. Rajitha Perera, 40.
They are currently being questioned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at the airport.
A total of 31 suspects were arrested in Dubai in February out of which eight suspects have been deported so far.
‘Makandure Madush’ is also expected to be deported to the country within the next few days.
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