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Seized Narcotics Quantity
Total weight of narcotics seized in the operation (grams)
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Two suspects arrested over drug trafficking links - Adaderana
Two individuals have been arrested by police in the Kottawa and Homagama areas in connection with drug trafficking offenses. One suspect was found in possession of a substantial quantity of narcotics, while the other was arrested for aiding and abetting drug trafficking, said police. During the operation, officers seized approximately 2 kilograms and 400 milligrams of “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine), 112 grams of heroin, and 8 grams of cocaine. A motor car in the suspects’ possession was also taken into police custody, police said. According to police, the arrests were made based on information obtained from another suspect currently being detained and interrogated by the Western Province North Crimes Division. The suspects, aged 31 and 42, are residents of the Pannipitiya and Homagama areas. Further investigations are being carried out by the Western Province North Crimes Division.
Local drug distributor arrested with narcotics worth over 7 million ...
Police arrested "Marawila Akila," the primary local distributor for a drug syndicate operated by "Hytop Thushara," a chief associate of the notorious underworld figure "Konda Ranjith", who is currently hiding in Dubai. The operation took place in the Dummaladeniya area of Wennappuwa following a tip-off received by the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Resilience Unit.Authorities seized 120 grams and 580 milligrams of heroin, along with 53 grams and 610 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), from the suspect's possession at the time of the arrest. Investigations revealed that the individual had been distributing narcotics to surrounding areas by concealing the stock cleverly within his residence.The suspect was produced at the Wennappuwa Police Station, and further investigations will proceed under detention orders.
Heroin haul transported on 50-million-rupee contract - The Island
Investigations have revealed that the 161-kilo heroin consignment, with a street value of over Rs. 4 billion, seized in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka, was transported to the country under a 50-million-rupee contract. Authorities yesterday said that an advance payment of Rs. 3 million had, initially, been received for transporting the narcotics, with the […]
Indian National Arrested Smuggling 2kg Kush in Sri Lanka
Legal Implications and Penalties Under Sri Lankan law, drug trafficking carries severe penalties, particularly for substantial quantities like the 2 kilograms seized in this case. The suspect will likely face charges under the country's narcotics control legislation, which imposes strict sentences for trafficking offenses.
