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Manamperi wanted over recovery of two 'ICE' containers surrenders

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September 18, 2025

Sampath Manamperi, wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into the recovery of two containers of raw materials, allegedly used to produce crystal methamphetamine or ICE at a factory allegedly belonging to underworld kingpin Kehelbaddara Padme, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate's Court yesterday (17).

The two containers were found in the Middeniya area.

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