Person arrested with over 110 kg of tobacco powder

Person arrested with over 110 kg of tobacco powder

December 30, 2018   02:19 pm

A person has been arrested for the illegal possession of tobacco powder in the Akurana area in Alawathugoda.

A raid conducted by the Alawathugoda Police has led to the discovery of 110 kg 700 g of tobacco powder in the possession of the suspect.

The arrested suspect is a 36 year old from Thebugahawatte area in Akurana.

The suspect will be presented before the Kandy Magistrate’s Court today (30) and Alawathugoda police is conducting further investigations. 

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