A major stock of narcotics seized during Police raids was destroyed today (27) under the supervision of judicial authorities.

The haul of narcotics was destroyed following the conclusion of related court proceedings.

The destruction took place in the presence of Balapitiya Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathirana and Halawatha Magistrate Harsha D. Silva, after cases connected to the seizures had been fully adjudicated in their respective courts.

It is reported that nearly 302 kilos of narcotics seized in raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau are being destroyed at the Lactowatta incinerator in Vanathavilluwa in Puttalam. (Newswire)

Narcotics seized during raids by the Police Narcotics Bureau were destroyed today after the conclusion of court proceedings at the Balapitiya and Chilaw courts, in the presence of Magistrates Pavithra Sanjeewani Pathirana and Harsha D. Silva. pic.twitter.com/MJ9gfeZzGk

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A stock of 15 million drug capsules that were confiscated as court assets following legal proceedings was destroyed at a cement factory in Puttalam on Monday (21).

According to the Police, the stock of drugs was seized during a joint raid conducted by the Police and the Sri Lanka Customs in September 2018.

Following the conclusion of legal proceedings and based on an order from the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, the stock of drugs was handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for destruction.

The drug capsules were destroyed at a cement factory in Puttalam under special police protection and the supervision of the Puttalam Magistrate yesterday. (Newswire)

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