Posted by Editor on January 21, 2026 – 10:23 am
A person has been arrested in Nittambuwa with over 61 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, often known as ICE, price round Rs. 900 million, throughout a Police Particular Job Drive (STF) operation.
The arrest was made throughout a raid carried out within the Araliya Street space of Pinnagolla Property in Nittambuwa, based mostly on intelligence obtained by officers connected to the Gonahena STF Camp.
Throughout the operation, the suspect was taken into custody whereas transporting a big consignment of ICE hid in a 3 wheeler. The full weight of the seized narcotics was 61 kilograms and 838 grams.
The STF acknowledged that the road worth of the seized medication exceeds Rs. 900 million. The three wheeler used to move the narcotics has additionally been taken into STF custody.
Investigations have revealed that the suspect has shut hyperlinks with organised criminals and drug traffickers, together with “Dubai Varuna” and Mohammed Siddiq, who’re at present abroad. The suspect can be related to Dilindu Sanjeewa, often known as “Lena”, who’s presently serving a jail sentence.
Additional investigations are persevering with to establish different people concerned within the drug trafficking community and to hint the supply and supposed distribution of the seized narcotics.
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