Two suspects were arrested by Expressway Police this morning, after officers intercepted a suspicious car at the Palatuwa interchange.
Police said the driver and another individual attempted to flee during the inspection but were apprehended.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 6 kilos of ‘ICE’ narcotics and about 5 kilos of heroin.
The suspects, aged 20 and 21, are residents of Matara.
The Expressway Division Superintendent of Police confirmed that the arrests were made following prior intelligence received by the division.
The seized narcotics and the arrested individuals are to be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for further investigation. (Newswire)