Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- An individual arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, including murder, has been remanded until October 21, police stated.

The order was issued by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court, police said.

The 36-year-old suspect, a resident of Thalawathugoda, was arrested in the same area during a raid conducted by the Thalangama Police based on a tip-off. During the raid, officers recovered 12 grams and 200 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) from the suspect's possession.

Police investigations have revealed that the suspect maintains close connections with organized criminal groups currently operating from abroad.

According to police, there are several ongoing cases against the suspect for attempted murder by shoo...