Deported LTTE promoter detained by TID for questioning

By Norman Palihawadane

An LTTE promoter deported from Qatar has been detained by the Terrorism Investigations Department (TID) for questioning.

 Police said the suspect had been deported from Qatar for promoting the LTTE.

 Police spokesman Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Ajith Rohana said that the suspect had been placed under quarantine for 14 days at a facility in Mullaitivu.

Investigations have revealed that the suspect fled to Qatar in 2009 and promoted LTTE ideology.

The TID informed INTERPOL and obtained a Blue Notice against the suspect.

SDIG Ajith Rohana said upon the suspect’s return he had been placed under mandatory quarantine and arrested by the TID after the completion of his quarantine process yesterday.

The Police Spokesman said the suspect, a 41-year-old resident of Trincomalee, would be detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for interrogation.