COLOMBO (News 1st) – A suspect with 9.045 kg of cannabis was arrested in the Thalawathugoda area.

According to the police, the raid was carried out based on a tip-off received by the Organized Crime and Corruption Prevention Division.

The suspect is a resident of Uthuwankanda, Thalwathugoda. He is to be produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate today(August 25).

• 2084 naval personnel promoted on 13th Victory Day anniversary
• 10-hour water cut for Colombo 12, 13, 14, & 15 on Saturday (21)
• 450 Officers & 3,361 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Air Force promoted on Victory Day
• Accident in Wanawasala, Train operations delayed
• O/L lecture, classes period extended to May 20th