Politics · Sri Lanka Bureau
Major drug haul at Matara beauty salon; couple held
Police have seized narcotics valued at Rs. 70 million from a beauty salon in Matara, leading to the arrest of a couple in connection with the operation.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Law enforcement officers conducted a raid on the beauty salon premises, uncovering a significant cache of illicit drugs. The seizure, valued at approximately Rs. 70 million, represents a substantial blow to local drug trafficking operations in the southern district.
The couple apprehended during the operation are currently in police custody pending further investigation. Preliminary inquiries suggest the beauty salon was being used as a front for drug distribution activities.
The Matara Police have intensified anti-narcotics operations in recent months as part of broader efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the supply chain and identify other individuals potentially involved in the operation.
The seizure forms part of ongoing coordinated efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal drug trade across the country. Police have indicated that additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of further investigations.