PersonIn custody
Sampath Manamperi
Listed from published reports. Appearing here is not a finding of wrongdoing. The custody or bail mark follows the dated status line below and may be out of date.
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Details
- Role
- Former SLPP local government candidate; described by the Cabinet spokesman as a former police constable and intelligence officer
- Status
- Surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court on 17 September 2025 and remanded; in remand custody as of 24 April 2026; on 3 November 2026 he was produced in the Colombo High Court, which fixed 13 November for its verdict in a separate 2009 rice lorry robbery case; no verdict reported
Coming court dates
- 13 Nov 2026
- Colombo High Court to deliver its verdict in the rice lorry robbery case
Connections (6)
- 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
- Sampath Manamperi / Reported to have admitted supplying the firearm for / Middeniya shooting, 18 February 2025Allegation
- Sampath Manamperi / Former local government candidate for / Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)
- Sampath Manamperi / Once assigned to the security detail of, according to News First / Mahinda Rajapaksa
- Sampath Manamperi / Named as a suspect in; later a state witness / Murder of Nadarajah RavirajAllegation
- Sampath Manamperi / Accused in; verdict fixed for 13 November 2026 / Rice lorry robbery case, Colombo High CourtAllegation
- The Colombo High Court fixed 13 November to deliver its verdict in the case the Attorney General filed against four accused, including him and Neranjan Perera, under seven indictments. The article says he was produced by prison authorities because he is on remand over the Middeniya containers. It carries no response from him.3 Nov 2026 · News 1st · Court to Deliver Judgment on Sampath Manamperi Case on November 13