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Tag: interpol

Weeratunge’s extradition poses a problem
LOCAL

Weeratunge’s extradition poses a problem

Sri Lankan authorities have been notified by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the Interpol to furnish the relevant documents…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/04/2018
Sri Lanka’s ex-diplomat Udayanga Weeratunga issued Interpol Red Notice
LOCALMain Story

Sri Lanka’s ex-diplomat Udayanga Weeratunga issued Interpol Red Notice

INTERPOL had issued a Red Notice on former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga as a wanted person by…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/02/2018
CID team sent to arrest Udayanga comes back empty handed
LOCALMain Story

CID team sent to arrest Udayanga comes back empty handed

UAE blocks teams from recording statements from wanted former diplomat Interpol Red Notice issued but arrest not yet possible CID waiting…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release
LOCALMain Story

Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release

The speculations surrounding the release of former Ambassador to Russia and Ukraine, Udayanga Weeratunga, by a Dubai Court was confirmed…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/02/2018
Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!
LOCALMain Story

Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!

By Skandha Gunasekara The country’s authorities were in the dark regarding the planned arrest of wanted former diplomat, Udayaga Weeratunga,…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/02/201809/02/2018
Team leaves for Abu Dhabi to facilitate extradition of Udayanga Weeratunga
LOCALMain Story

Team leaves for Abu Dhabi to facilitate extradition of Udayanga Weeratunga

An eight-member team of officials are scheduled to leave for Abu Dhabi, UAE today to facilitate the extradition of the…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/02/2018
Interpol notices issued on two Sri Lankan underworld leaders
LOCAL

Interpol notices issued on two Sri Lankan underworld leaders

The Interpol had issued notices for the arrest of two Sri Lankan underworld leaders, who are believed to have fled…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/12/201726/12/2017

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