Over 78,000 narcotic pills seized, One suspect arrested
Posted by Editor on November 22, 2022 - 10:44 am
A man who possessed 78,700 narcotic pills was arrested from the Dehiwala area by The Colombo North Crimes Division.
The arrest was made following raids in Mutuwal and Kalubowila.
Sri Lanka Police said that the suspect had illegally imported the drugs by air and sea routes.

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