🚨 Interpol 'Red Notice' Crackdown: 95 Fugitives Targeted

Sri Lanka Police have intensified efforts to repatriate organized crime figures, with 95 Interpol ‘Red Notices’ currently active against suspects hiding overseas. • Repatriation Trends: • 2024: 10 suspects returned via Red Notices. • 2025: 11 suspects returned via Red Notices. • Extradition: 21 suspects brought back under extradition laws during 2024–2025. • Recent Apprehensions: Three suspects (two males, one female) were repatriated yesterday with assistance from the UAE Government, Abu Dhabi Police, and Dubai Police. • Suspect Profiles: • Kandana Suspect: Main suspect in a July 2025 shooting; linked to murders and illegal firearms. • Elpitiya Suspect: Involved in Southern Province underworld crimes and weapon possession. • Mount Lavinia Suspect: Female suspect wanted for misappropriation of state funds dating back to 2014. • National Impact: Enhanced international cooperation aims to curb organized crime and financial fraud, critical for maintaining the rule of law and protecting the national economy from illicit activities. Investigations are ongoing by the CID and regional crime divisions.