Suspect nabbed with over 6kg of heroin in Katunayake

June 16, 2020   12:11 pm

The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has arrested suspect with over 6 kilograms of heroin at Kurana, Katunayake in the Negombo police division.

The arrest was made during a raid carried out based on information received by PNB officers last night (15). The drugs, packed into six bags, were found inside a parcel.

A total of 6 kg and 137 grams of heroin was seized during the operation while a 45-year-old suspect, a resident of Katunayake, was taken into custody.

The PNB is conducting further investigations into the incident. 

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