A heroin consignment weighing 20kg has been found while hidden in a jungle area in Kosgoda, says Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana.
The contraband was recovered by the Police Special Task Force (STF) during a special raid yesterday (January 12).
Search operations are underway to apprehend the suspects linked to the heroin consignment.
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