COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect in possession of heroin valued at over Rs. 25 million has been arrested in Kotahena.

According to the Police Media Spokesperson, SP Ruwan Gunasekara over 2 kilograms of heroin was found to be in possession of the suspect at the time of his arrest.

The 33-year-old suspect, a resident of Grandpass – Colombo 14 is due to be produced before the Maligakanda Magistrates Court today (November 18).

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