78,600 intoxicating pills seized in Kalubowila

78,600 intoxicating pills seized in Kalubowila

November 22, 2022   03:48 pm

The officers of Colombo – North Crimes Division have seized around 78,600 intoxicating pills hidden in a house at Kalubowila.

The apprehension has been carried out based on some information uncovered during the interrogations of a suspect who was arrested with 4,800 intoxicating pills yesterday (Nov. 21).

He has been identified as a 47-year-old resident of the Dehiwala area.

The suspect is scheduled to be produced before Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today (Nov. 22).

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