A 198 kilo stock of heroin has been seized from Chilaw in a police raid.

The raid conducted by the Puttalam District Intelligence Unit uncovered the large stock in the Aanavilundaawa area.

The police are to convene a press briefing shortly to provide information on the discovery.

Await more details…

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