Notorious drug lord 'Abba' shot dead in STF shootings

A large-scale drug peddler identified as DulaSameera Sampath alias “Abba” died in a shootout with the Police Special Task Force (STF) in the area of Egoda Uyana, Moratuwa last night (Feb. 10).

The Police STF had launched last night’s operation, acting on a tip-off which said the suspect was in hiding at a house in Egoda Uyana.

However, a shootout ensued as the STF personnel raided the house. Egoda Uyana Police is conducting further investigations in this regard.