Youth arrested with over 3kg of heroin in Veyangoda

Youth arrested with over 3kg of heroin in Veyangoda

June 1, 2025   07:00 am

An individual has been apprehended for the possession of 3 kilograms and 655 grams of heroin in Veyangoda, Police said.

He was arrested in Naiwalawatte in the Veyangoda Police Division, yesterday (31).

A van and measuring instruments used for drug trafficking have also being seized at the time of the arrest.

The suspect is a 26-year-old resident of Essella.

Veyangoda Police is conducting further investigations.

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