Notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who was arrested in Dubai, was brought back to Sri Lanka tonight (14), along with two other suspected underworld figures, under the custody of Sri Lankan law enforcement authorities.The three suspects arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, aboard Air Arabia flight 3L-708 from Abu Dhabi at around 8:48 p.m.

Basik, 48, a resident of Kalubowila, Dehiwala, is wanted under an Interpol Red Notice and is considered one of Sri Lanka’s major large-scale narcotics suppliers.He reportedly fled to the United Arab Emirates in 2018 and had been living there while portraying himself as a wealthy businessman.

Dubai Police arrested Basik on May 26 after reportedly finding photographs and video footage on his mobile phone showing drones and missiles used during Iranian attacks on the UAE.Following his arrest, the United States was also reported to have requested his extradition for further investigations.After arriving in Sri Lanka, the suspects were questioned by Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers. They are expected to be taken to the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau under heavy security for further investigations.