Suspect arrested with over 1kg of heroin in Wattala
April 19, 2019 05:59 pm
A suspect has been arrested while in possession of over one kilogram of heroin at Dikowita in Wattala.
Police said that the 35-year-old suspect was arrested with a haul of 1kg and 37g of heroin at around 2.30 p.m. today (19).
Police said that a raid was carried out in the Dikowita area based on information received by Wattala Police.
The suspect in question was arrested while he started running with a parcel in his hand upon spotting the police officers. The drugs were found inside the parcel.
The arrested suspect, Suranga Sujeewa Alwis, 35, is slated to be produced at court.
