Event
Middeniya "Ice" chemicals case
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Details
- Court
- Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court
- Allegation
- Concealing two containers of chemicals suspected to be for making crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) on property in the Middeniya area
- Status
- Police told the court on 25 February 2026 that investigations were complete and that laboratory reports confirmed 15 kg 19 g of Ice; no verdict reported
Connections (1)
- Sampath Manamperi / Accused in; remanded, September 2025 / Middeniya "Ice" chemicals caseAllegation
- The Cabinet spokesman said the then-absconding Sampath Manamperi was accused of concealing two container loads of raw materials allegedly used to make the drug “Ice”.9 Sep 2025 · Ada Derana · Sampath Manamperi an ex-cop and suspect in Raviraj murder – Cabinet Spokesman
- He was remanded by the Walasmulla Magistrate on 23 September 2025 and remained in custody over concealing two containers of chemicals, allegedly intended for making crystal methamphetamine, on his property in the Middeniya area; a 90-day detention order was issued to question him further.26 Sep 2025 · Ada Derana · Police obtain 90-day detention order on Sampath Manamperi
- Weapons suspected to belong to him, including a 9mm pistol, two T-56 magazines, 115 rounds and a hand grenade, were found, while he was in remand over the chemicals, buried in a plot of land in Middeniya.22 Sep 2025 · Newswire · Weapons linked to Sampath Manamperi seized in Middeniya
- Remanded until 4 March 2026 after being held under the 90-day order. Police told the court that investigations into him were complete and that laboratory reports confirmed 15 kilograms and 19 grams of Ice.25 Feb 2026 · News 1st · Sampath Manamperi Remanded Until March 4
- Described as in remand custody on 24 April 2026. The Illegal Assets Investigation Division suspended use of his Rs. 17.5 million vehicle for seven days, saying preliminary investigations indicated it was allegedly bought with illegally obtained funds. Investigations were also reported into alleged cannabis transport, armed robbery and acts of terrorism.24 Apr 2026 · News 1st · Police Suspend Use of Manamperi’s Luxury Vehicle