Two Pakistani Nationals Arrested at Colombo Hotel Over 463kg ICE Haul

August 31, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Two Pakistani nationals are among three suspects arrested in connection with the seizure of 463 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ICE, from a container at the Colombo Port.

Police said the three suspects were arrested at a hotel in Colombo by officers of the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).

The arrests came as part of an investigation into the large consignment of suspected narcotics detected inside a container at the Colombo Port.

Police are continuing investigations into the consignment and those linked to it. (Newswire)