Suspect arrested with over 270kg of Kerala cannabis in Ragama

Suspect arrested with over 270kg of Kerala cannabis in Ragama

February 15, 2026   09:14 am

A suspect has been arrested in the Ragama area with 271 kilograms and 835 grams of Kerala cannabis.

The seizure was carried out by a team of officers from the Western Province North Crime Division following a tip-off.

The suspect has been identified as a 34-year-old resident of Colombo 14, police said. 

The Western Province North Crime Division is conducting further investigations into the incident.

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