An individual has been arrested in Werahera, Boralesgamuwa after police officers seized a large stock of heroin and Crystal Methamphetamine (‘Ice’) during a raid.
The operation was carried out by a team of officers attached to the Western Province North Crime Division. Police recovered approximately 1 kilogram and 80 grams of heroin and 5 kilograms and 24 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine from the suspect's possession.
The 42-year-old suspect, a resident of Boralesgamuwa, is believed to have been involved in local drug trafficking activities linked to overseas narcotics networks.
Authorities said preliminary investigations have uncovered connections between the suspect and foreign-based drug traffickers who allegedly facilitated narcotics distribution within the country.
Further investigations are being conducted by the Western Province North Crime Division.
