Suspect arrested with heroin worth nearly Rs. 60 Mn

November 4, 2022 08:58 am

An individual who was in possession of 3 kg of heroin has been arrested by the Ambalantota Police.

The arrest was made in the area of Mulanagoda in Angunakolapellessa.

The estimated value of the contraband is approximately Rs. 60 million, according to police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa.

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