{
  "id": 5478523,
  "title": "Police probe cops promoting drug business of “Kudu Avishka” operating from Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/police-probe-cops-promoting-drug-business-of-kudu-avishka-operating",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T00:04:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/police-probe-cops-promoting-drug-business-of-kudu-avishka-operating-from-dubai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into allegations that three policemen from Kohuwala Police are receiving money and benefits from Kudu Avishka, a Dubai-based drug trafficker, to facilitate drug trafficking in the area. The probe began on September 2 following complaints submitted to high-ranking officials, including the President and the Minister of Public Security. These complaints included audio recordings alleging threats from the three policemen against those who refused to cooperate with the drug network, as well as conversations between the policemen and Dubai-based underworld figures. The allegations claim that the policemen are collaborating with Kudu Avishka, operating in conjunction with his associate, Bodiyawatta Chamodi, and pressuring individuals to join Avishka's drug network. Those who refuse to cooperate are threatened with false drug possession charges and prosecution. An audio recording of these threats, reportedly featuring Avishka's brother Amila, has been submitted to authorities and shared on social media.",
  "summary": "Police Headquarters has launched an investigation into allegations that three policemen attached to the Kohuwala Police are receiving money and other benefits from a Dubai-based underworld figure to facilitate drug trafficking in the area. The probe commenced on Wednesday (Sept. 2), following complaints submitted to the offices of the President, the Minister of Public Security, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}