Two nabbed transporting 50kg heroin on expressway
Posted by Editor on October 7, 2019 - 1:21 pm
Police have arrested two suspects along with 50 kilograms of heroin found inside a vehicle at the Athurugiriya exit of the expressway.
Police media spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekara said that two suspects were arrested by the Highway Police while transporting the large heroin haul in a jeep.
The Police media spokesperson further noted The value of the stock is estimated to be in excess of Rs. 50 Million.

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