Colombo, Sept. 23 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) today sought permission from the Colombo Magistrate's Court to record a statement from alleged underworld gang leader Jayasekara Withanage Ruwan Chamara also known as 'Midigama Ruwan'.

Midigama Ruwan, who is currently being held at the Boossa Prison, is to be questioned on October 13, following a court order permitting the PNB to obtain his statement.

The PNB informed court that his testimony is required for ongoing investigations into the unlawful import and trafficking of heroin into Sri Lanka.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....