Soldier & army deserter arrested with 45kg of heroin
Posted by Editor on February 25, 2021 - 9:03 am
Two individuals, who were in possession of 45kg of heroin, have been taken into custody in the area of Horana.
The duo was identified as a soldier and an army deserter, the Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said.
The arrest has been made by the Anti-Vice Narcotics Unit in Panadura.
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