A major drug bust was carried out last afternoon (19) in the tourist zone of Yaddehimulla, Unawatuna, where the Habaraduwa Police arrested a 32‑year‑old resident of Heenatigala with narcotics and cash valued at over Rs. 7 million.
According to the Police, the suspect was found in possession of 112.260 grams of ICE, 29.700 grams of heroin, 698 grams of hashish, and 500 tablets.
In addition, officers seized more than Rs. 130,000 in cash, two mobile phones, and a small electronic scale used for drug weighing.
The seized narcotics are estimated to be worth around Rs. 7 million.
The suspect is scheduled to be produced before the Galle Magistrate’s Court today (20), while Habaraduwa Police continue further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)