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Sampath Manamperi surrenders to Court
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|September 18, 2025
SAMPATH Manamperi, wanted in connection with the discovery of two containers of chemicals suspected to be used in the manufacture of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in the Middeniya area, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
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The containers, allegedly linked to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, were said to contain raw materials used in the production of the drug. M
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