Police investigations have uncovered significant evidence following information revealed by a suspect in custody, leading to the seizure of narcotics, weapons, and other illicit items.
According to the Police, a female suspect from Ratmalana, who was already in custody over possession of ICE narcotics, revealed information that led the Police to raid a house in Pirivena Road, within the Mount Lavinia division, yesterday (11 Feb).
During the search, officers seized 10.26 grams of ICE, Rs. 800,000 in cash, a shotgun with live ammunition, eight fake motorcycle license plates, four fake three‑wheeler plates, 18 fake car plates, an electronic scale, two gold chains, a gold bracelet, and a gold ring.
Investigations suggest these items were provided to the suspect by an organized criminal and drug trafficker.
The Mount Lavinia Police are continuing further inquiries. (Newswire)