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Massive drug bust in Kotikawatta: Rs. 900 Million worth of narcotics seized

Aruna Shantha
27-Apr-2025 14:05:57
Malabe Police have seized a massive stock of narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 900 million during a raid in the Nagahawela area of Kotikawatta.
During the operation, authorities recovered 13 kilograms of heroin and 3 kilograms of "ice" (crystal methamphetamine) from the possession of a suspect. The suspect, a 27-year-old male, was taken into custody at the scene.
Police said the raid was the result of extensive surveillance and intelligence gathering. The suspect is currently being questioned, and a wider investigation has been launched to uncover the network behind this large-scale drug trafficking operation.
Officials praised the efforts of the Malabe Police team and assured the public that further operations would continue to dismantle drug networks operating in the country.
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