A suspected major drug trafficker identified as Shiran Basik has been arrested in Dubai, according to Police sources. Police said the arrest was carried out by the Dubai security forces.Reports indicate that Basik has alleged links to an Iranian drug trafficking network and is also wanted by the US. Authorities further said that he had been living in Dubai while posing as a wealthy businessman. He is believed to be one of five major traffickers involved in supplying narcotics to Sri Lanka.

However, the Sri Lankan authorities have not yet received official confirmation of his arrest.An organized crime figure known as Alto Dharme was arrested by the Dubai Police in connection with drug trafficking activities. According to sources, his wife and two children were also taken into custody by the Dubai Police. An International Criminal Police Organization Red Notice had previously been issued against Alto Dharme who is wanted in connection with a number of allegations, including his suspected involvement in large-scale drug trafficking operations.