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Bus Lalith extradited from Dubai for serious crimes

Lalith Kannangara, alias 'Bus Lalith', an organized criminal arrested in Dubai, was extradited to Sri Lanka and handed over to the CCIB. He is accused of multiple violent incidents, drug trafficking, and other crimes across several police divisions.

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A criminal known as 'Bus Lalith' was brought back to Sri Lanka from Dubai under a Red Notice, identified by police for multiple violent incidents and other crimes.1
The suspect, Lalith Kannangara, 36, from Kalutara South, was arrested in Dubai last October and escorted back today by officers led by the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department.1 2
He is being detained and interrogated at the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Division for 72 hours.2 3
Authorities suspect Bus Lalith's involvement in drug trafficking, organized crimes, and illegal assets.3
The arrest was based on information received by the Inspector General of Police on October 25, 2025.3
Further investigations are underway against him, including for possession of C-4 explosives.3
Bus Lalith had previously challenged his return to Sri Lanka through legal action in Dubai courts.4

1 NewsWire English · 2 Hiru News - English · 3 Gossip Lanka News English · 4 News First

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