A 38-year-old man has been taken into custody in Gandara, Dondra, after police uncovered a significant quantity of illegal narcotics and cash believed to be proceeds from drug trafficking, authorities said.
The arrest was made yesterday afternoon (31) following a tip-off received by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). During the operation, police recovered 115 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, along with 23 grams and 700 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’. Approximately Rs. 500,000 in cash was also seized.Police said the suspect, a resident of Dondra, is believed to be closely connected to a major drug trafficker currently based overseas. Investigations indicate that he was responsible for managing and transferring money generated through the trafficker’s narcotics network.
The suspect is due to be produced before the Matara Magistrate’s Court today (01), while further investigations are continuing under the Police Narcotics Bureau.
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