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Drug suspect arrested with heroin and cash in Colombo operation
Police have arrested a suspect known as 'Kompannavidiya Kudu Nona' during a law enforcement operation in the Colombo area. Officers seized heroin and Rs. 48,000 in cash from the suspect.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement authorities in Colombo have arrested a drug suspect identified as 'Kompannavidiya Kudu Nona' following a targeted operation. The arrest was made as part of ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the Western Province.
During the arrest, police recovered a quantity of heroin and Rs. 48,000 in cash from the suspect's possession. The seizure indicates the suspect's involvement in drug distribution activities in the region.
The arrested individual has been taken into custody for further questioning and legal proceedings. The recovered narcotics and currency have been secured as evidence. The operation underscores the continued focus by law enforcement agencies on disrupting drug trafficking networks operating within the country.
The suspect is expected to be produced before the relevant magistrate for further action in accordance with the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance.