Suspect arrested with over 1.5 kg of ‘Ice’ in Kadawatha
May 19, 2026 04:40 pm
A 41-year-old suspect has been arrested in possession of over one kilogram of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) during a police raid in the Pahala Biyanwila area of Kadawatha.
Sri Lanka Police said the arrest was made following a raid conducted on a tip-off received by officers of the Western Province North Crime Division.
During the operation, police have seized 1 kilogram and 568 grams of ‘Ice’, along with two mobile phones, three bank cards and a motor vehicle from the suspect’s possession, police said.
The suspect has been identified as a resident of Peliyagoda, and further investigations are being conducted by the Western Province North Crime Division.
