More lorries found with drugs in Tangalle

September 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Investigations are underway into a third lorry suspected to contain narcotics, Police Spokesman ASP F.U. Wootler said. 

Speaking to Newswire, ASP Wootler said the third lorry has also been found in Tangalle and that an inspection is currently being carried out by the Police. 

He further said that previously, 10 kilos of ICE, a lorry and a motorcycle were recovered from within the premises of a house in Seenimodara in Tangalle, where two bodies were found. 

The Police Spokesman revealed that another lorry was later found near a service station in Tangalle containing 200 kilos of ICE and Heroin, 05 revolvers and one T-56 firearm. 

ASP Wootler said that one suspect has been arrested so far, while measures are underway to arrest another suspect.

He added that further investigations are ongoing into the incidents. (Newswire)