Two arrested with crystal meth at Pesalai and Palaviya

Two people have been apprehended at Mannar and Palaviya areas by the Sri Lanka Navy over the possession of crystal methamphetamine (crystal meth/ Ice), yesterday (31).

During a coordinated search conducted by the naval personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command and Pesalai Police, a 40-year-old man was arrested t Periyakasal in Pesalai, Mannar.

The suspect was taken into custody as 810 mg of crystal Ice had been found in his possession, stated Sri Lanka Navy.

Meanwhile, a 23-year-old male was arrested with 2 g and 310 mg of Ice at the Karamba area in Palaviya.

The arrest had been made during a search operation in the area by the naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command.

Further investigations into the incidents have been launched by the Police.