Kiribathgoda Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman, known by the aliases “Kompannavidiya Kudu Nona” and “Nona Amma,” over alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
Police said the suspect was taken into custody while allegedly transporting drugs for delivery to a suspected drug trafficker in Chettikulam.
At the time of the arrest, officers recovered 50 grams of heroin believed to have been prepared for sale, along with Rs. 48,000 in cash suspected to be proceeds from drug-related activities.
The woman, who has previously lived in Kompannavidiya and Kiribathgoda, is known to police in connection with earlier drug-related allegations. She had previously been remanded and later released on bail over a case involving the possession of 34 grams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice.”
Police have launched a broader investigation into the suspect’s alleged activities, including assets and properties she may have acquired through drug trafficking. Information concerning the suspected assets is expected to be presented before court.
Investigators have also established that the suspect is reportedly the aunt of “Chuti Ukkung,” a known drug trafficker who was recently killed during a clash between two underworld groups.
Her husband, who goes by the name “Koombikele Chuti,” is currently in remand custody after being convicted in a drug-related case.
The suspect remains in custody and is being questioned under the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance as investigations continue.
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