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Several high-profile arrests on the cards after interrogation of Manamperi

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September 19, 2025

Several high-profile arrests were expected following the interrogation of Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in producing crystal methamphetamine and linked to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, senior police sources said yesterday.

- NORMAN PALIHAWADANE AND HEMANTHA RANDUNU

Manamperi, who surrendered to court on Wednesday (17) through his lawyers, is being questioned under a seven-day detention order granted by the Walasmulla Magistrate's Court. He was remanded after the seizure of a stock of chemicals in Middeniya,

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