CID Nabs Kudu Salidu's Associate in Dubai

CID Nabs Kudu Salidu's Associate in Dubai

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested Piyum Hasthika, also known as "Piuma," a suspected associate of notorious Panadura-based drug trafficker Kudu Salidu, in Dubai.

According to police reports, Hasthika was apprehended in Dubai and subsequently brought back to Sri Lanka. 

Officials allege that Hasthika was involved in drug smuggling activities alongside Salidu, who was operating primarily within the Panadura area.

Kudu Salindu was arrested in Madagascar a few months back, and was brought back to Sri Lanka.