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Colombo’s New “Chinatowns” and the Triad Shadow: How Chinese Syndicates Caught Sri…

Walk down the bustling streets of Kollupitiya (Colombo 03), Bambalapitiya (Colombo 04), or along the neon-lit stretches of Marine Drive and Slave Island (Colombo 02), and the demographic shift is unmistakable. Mandarin signage towers over…

Ex-Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son arrested over alleged underworld links

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Rakitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged links with the underworld. Additionally, Charith…

‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda’ among 6 underworld figures arrested in Indonesia

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A total of six Sri Lankan underworld figures, including ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda’, have been arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said. The Police Media Spokesperson noted that…

Politicians supporting underworld, drug traffickers identified – IGP

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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the politicians who supported and gave protection to drug traffickers and underworld activities have already been identified. He further indicated that legal action would…