Six individuals, who are said to have had telephone conversations with the notorious criminal figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremaratne alias ‘Harak Kata’ have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD).

According to the police, the suspects aged between 24 and 43, were arrested in Weligama and Athurugiriya.

They were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act for further questioning.