24 yr old nabbed with narcotics & weapons

September 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM

A 24-year-old man was arrested with a stock of narcotics and a large haul of weapons in the Kottawa area on Sunday (28). 

According to the Police, the suspect was arrested during a raid conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF), during which he was found to be in possession of 75.4 grams of heroin. 

The Police also found 458 live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, 30 fake vehicle number plates, 15 revenue licences, 15 insurance documents, and two mobile phones in the suspect’s possession. 

The suspect is a 24-year-old resident of Angulana, Moratuwa.

He has been handed over to the Western Province – South District Crimes Division, which is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)