The Tangalle Divisional Crimes Investigation Unit has recovered 110.46 kilos of heroin in the Weeraketiya area during a special anti-narcotics operation carried out on Monday.

According to the Police, 100 packets of heroin were discovered in a house under construction located within a cinnamon plantation in the Athubode area in Weeraketiya. 

The seized narcotics have been handed over to the Weeraketiya Police, while further investigations are underway to identify the suspects involved in concealing the drugs.

The Police said the operation was part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on illegal drugs and organised crime, being conducted under the directive of the Acting IGP. (Newswire)

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Two suspects have been arrested with over 100 kilograms of heroin in Weeraketiya, Hambantota. 

According to the Police, the narcotics had been seized from a house in the area.

The Police have launched investigations into the matter. (Newswire)

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One person was reported dead and five others were injured in a clash between two groups at a musical show in the Weeraketiya area last night.

The Police said an argument had ensued between a group of individuals who had attended the musical show and a street vendor, after which a member of the show’s organizing committee had intervened to diffuse tension.

However, the group is said to have assaulted the organizing committee member, after which other organizing committee members assaulted the group in return, with one person using a sharp weapon.

Six persons who sustained injuries in the attack had been admitted to the Weeraketiya Hospital after which one person had succumbed to injuries. 

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Morayaya in Weeraketya. One suspect has been arrested in connection to the death, while the Weeraketiya Police is conducting investigations. (Newswire/ Image- File pic)

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