A 34-year-old suspect wanted in connection with several crimes and suspected of involvement in the murder of two women in Habaraduwa has been arrested by the police.
According to the Police, the suspect was arrested during a raid conducted in the Eramudugaha Junction area of Habaraduwa on Wednesday (21), based on information received by officers of the Habaraduwa Police Station.
Police recovered 12.620 grams of ICE narcotics from the suspect’s possession during the arrest.
The suspect has been identified as a resident of the Wanchawala area.
Further investigations revealed that the suspect was wanted under a warrant issued by the Galle High Court.
Police also suspect his involvement in the murder of two women on October 8, 2026.
Investigations have further revealed that the suspect was wanted in connection with two incidents of breaking into shops and stealing property, as well as the theft of a bicycle reported to the Habaraduwa Police Station.
The Habaraduwa Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)
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