‘Potta Amila,’ a member of an organized crime gang and a drug trafficker, along with three close associates, was arrested today (21) afternoon by the Moragahahena Police.
Police seized 5,300 drug tablets and 15,000 mg of crystal meth (Ice) worth nearly Rs. 1 million, along with three mobile phones used for the trade.
The arrests were made following information received by the police intelligence and special task force officers about a suspect involved in Ice distribution in the Gonapola Kumbukawatta area. When searched, he was found in possession of 2,200 mg of Ice. During questioning, he revealed that the drugs had been given to him by ‘Potta Amila’ for distribution.
Later, police raided Amila’s house and arrested him along with two others. Police recovered 10,100 mg of Ice and 5,000 drug tablets from Amila, and 2,100 mg of Ice plus 300 drug tablets from the other two suspects.
According to police, Amila is a close associate of underworld gang members ‘Mole Kasun’ and ‘Manna Ramesh,’ who are currently in Boossa Prison. He had also lost his eyesight some years ago following an acid attack during a past dispute.
All four suspects will be produced before the Horana Magistrate’s Court, while further investigations are ongoing by Moragahahena Police.
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