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Suspect 'Bus Lalith' arrested after Interpol Red Notice
Lalith Kannangara, alias 'Bus Lalith', an alleged drug trafficker and criminal, was arrested in Dubai and brought back to Sri Lanka. He is wanted for multiple crimes including murder and extortion. The arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice and marks a move by police to repatriate more suspects.
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Ada Derana‘Bus Lalith’ repatriated; Sri Lanka Police move to bring back 109 more 'Red Notice' suspects
Hiru News - English“Bus Lalith” handed over to Central Crime Investigation Bureau
NewsWire EnglishWanted Crime Suspect ‘Bus Lalith’ Brought Back from Dubai
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- An alleged organized crime figure and drug trafficker, Lalith Kannangara alias 'Bus Lalith,' has been brought back to Sri Lanka after his arrest in Dubai.12
- Police Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler stated that the suspect was arrested based on information received by the Inspector General of Police on October 25, 2025.12
- The suspect is currently being held at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau for further investigations.2
- He has been wanted over several crimes including murder and extortion, with an Interpol Red Notice issued against him.12
- Authorities are also investigating assets allegedly acquired through illegal means.2
- Police have repatriated 42 suspects subject to Interpol Red Notices since 2024.2
1 NewsWire English · 2 Ada Derana · 3 Hiru News - English
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