The murder was committed on August 2, 2022, near the Mulleriyawa Hospital, within the Mulleriyawa Police Division.
Police said the suspect, who had allegedly acted as the motorcycle rider transporting those involved in the crime, was arrested yesterday (25) in the Talahena area of the Malabe Police Division, based on information received during investigations.
At the time of arrest, officers recovered 5 grams and 430 milligrams of ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) and a forged foreign travel document from the suspect.
The arrested individual is a 32-year-old resident of the Talahena area. Further investigations revealed that open warrants have been issued against him in connection with two cases currently pending before the Colombo High Court.
The Western Province Southern District Crime Division is continuing further investigations into the incident.
