Colombo Port Ice Drug Haul Estimated at 463kg, Worth Over Rs. 8 Billion
Sri Lanka Police say the quantity of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” recovered from two containers at the Colombo Port is estimated at nearly 463 kilograms.
The seized drugs are estimated to have a street value exceeding Rs. 8 billion.
The raid was jointly carried out by the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Central Crime Investigation Bureau following information received by the Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of Crimes and Traffic.
Police inspected two suspicious containers and opened them with the assistance of Sri Lanka Customs.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Ashoka Dharmasena said the weighing process is ongoing, with the quantity so far estimated at around 463 kilograms.
Investigations have been launched to identify those responsible for importing the drug consignment into Sri Lanka. (Newswire)