Dubai authorities, acting on intelligence provided by the Sri Lanka Police, have arrested alleged organised criminal and drug trafficker Thushan Nethsara, alias "Kalu Malli".
He is the brother of alleged organised drug trafficker Shehan Sathsara, alias "Dehibale".
The arrested suspect is expected to be brought back to Sri Lanka within the next few days.
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