Colombo (News 1st): A 52 year 0ld man from Mt. Lavinia was arrested at the Central Mail Exchange while in possession of pills worth over Rs. 27 million. Acting Customs media spokesperson Lal Weerakoon noted that the pills were discovered concealed in a speaker. The suspect was arrested when he arrived at the Central Mail Exchange to obtain the parcel shipped from Belgium.

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