Organized criminals arrested in Indonesia return to Sri Lanka

The suspects, Kehelbaddara Padme, Commando Salintha, Backo Saman, Panadura Nilanga, and Tambili Lahiru, who were arrested in Indonesia on 27.08.2025, completed the most outstanding operation ever carried out by the Sri Lanka Police in a foreign country, and were brought back to the country by air on the night of 30.08.2025.

The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ananda Wijepala, and the Inspector General of Police, Attorney at Law Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, remained at the airport premises until the arrival of the plane to welcome the Sri Lanka Police officers who were actively involved in the operation from the beginning to the end, amidst great sacrifices, as well as the Indonesian police officers who provided unwavering support for such an outcome and assisted in bringing the suspects safely to the country under strict supervision.

The IGP then placed the suspects under the Criminal Investigation Department, under his direct supervision, and gave the necessary instructions and orders to detain them under tight security until they were handed over to the investigating unit.