Colombo (News 1st): Two suspects have been arrested in Bambalapitiya for the possession of heroin. Police said the heroin was discovered when the suspects were arrested for stealing a purse containing Rs. 20,000 in cash.

The suspects are residents of Kegalle and Wellawatte. Police have seized over 4 grams of heroin in their possession.

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