Six individuals have been arrested in the Kirinda area in connection with a large-scale drug bust, the Police confirmed.

Acting on a tip-off, the operation was carried out jointly by the Western Province North Crimes Division and a Southern Province Police team.

It is reported that authorities have seized over 300 kilograms of narcotics, including ‘ICE’, during the raid. (Newswire)

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An Indian couple has been reported dead after drowning in Kirinda Beach on Tuesday morning, according to the Police. 

Police investigations reveal the couple had visited Sri Lanka on a holiday with family members and had faced the tragic incident while visiting Kirinda Beach.

The male victim had died upon admission to the hospital, while the female victim had died after being transferred to Debarawewa Hospital. 

The deceased couple has been identified as a 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman. (Newswire)

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