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General18 August 2026

Red notice suspect 'Summitpura Chathu' repatriated from Oman

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Dimuthu Chathuranga, also known as 'Summitpura Chathu', an alleged organised criminal subject to a red notice, was brought to the island from Oman.

Police stated that he was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department following his arrival.
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