2002 Meth pills worth Rs. 9 million seized at CME
Posted by Editor on March 9, 2019 - 8:18 am
A package containing 2002 Methamphetamine, also known as ‘ICE’ pills, valued at 9 million rupees was identified and seized yesterday at the Colombo Central Mail Exchange.
The package was discovered by Customs officers attached to the Air Mail service.
Initial investigations have revealed the parcel containing the narcotic tablets, was sent from the Netherlands, to a 27 year old individual residing in Ratmalana.
The relevant suspect had reportedly fled the scene when the package was being inspected.
(Source: News Radio)
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I don’t know about the economic hub this senile prime minister talking about but certainly it is the hub for drug trafficking.