Indonesian police officers who played a key role in the arrest of underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme and four other Sri Lankan organised criminals were felicitated and presented with awards at Bandaranaike International Airport.
The officers, along with Sri Lankan police personnel who took part in the joint operation, were commended by Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala and IGP Priyantha Weerasuriya for their contribution.
The five suspects, arrested in Indonesia on August 27, were brought back to Sri Lanka last night through Katunayake Airport. The Indonesian officers who led the operation, together with their Sri Lankan counterparts, were officially welcomed at the airport by Minister Wijepala and the IGP.
