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Man arrested in Colombo with 2kg heroin haul
Police have arrested a 24-year-old suspect in the Grandpass area of Colombo following the recovery of over two kilograms of heroin. The seizure represents a significant narcotics bust for law enforcement in the Western Province.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The suspect was taken into custody during an operation conducted in the Grandpass locality, one of Colombo's densely populated residential areas. Officers recovered 2.1 kilograms of heroin from the individual's possession, according to law enforcement sources.
The arrest marks part of ongoing efforts by police narcotics units to combat drug trafficking in the capital and surrounding districts. Grandpass, located in central Colombo, has been a focus area for drug enforcement operations in recent months.
The seized heroin has been placed in custody as evidence. The suspect is expected to be produced before a magistrate to face charges related to possession of narcotics with intent to distribute. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities examining potential links to larger supply networks.
The haul underscores the continued challenge posed by heroin trafficking in urban Sri Lanka, despite intensified enforcement action by the Police Narcotics Bureau and other agencies.