It is reported that a group of officers from the Katunayake Police Station arrested Nadi Namatta, a notorious criminal, during the night of yesterday (16).
It is said that five warrants have been issued to the suspect by Minuwangoda and Migamuwa Courts.
It is said that he is a person who has been hiding from the police for some time and is wanted by the police in connection with various crimes.
According to the police, the suspect was arrested last night while he was at the house of his common-law wife on the basis of information received by the police.
It is said that he is a 42-year-old named Nadeeshan Peiris.
The suspect is scheduled to be produced in Minuwangoda court.