Colombo (News1st): A detainee at the Magazine Prison has been arrested for the possession of 4.690g of heroin.

According to the Police, the suspect is a 32-year-old resident of Grandpass. He was initially arrested for the possession 04 grams of heroin.

Meanwhile, a 26-year-old suspect from Borella was arrested in a raid carried out at Ruhunukalaa Mawatha along with 5.700 grams of heroin.

A 38-year-old has also been arrested with 38.680g of heroin in Mount Lavinia. The suspect is due to be produced in Court.

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