COLOMBO (News 1^st) – An Indian national was arrested in Fort, Colombo for the possession of 870 grams of Ice also known as Crystal Meth.

According to the Police media unit, the arrest was made during a raid carried out by the Police Narcotics Bureau.

The confiscated stock of drugs is worth over Rs. 10mn. The 30-year-old suspect is to be produced before the court today (August 03).

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