Colombo (News 1st): 5.5 kilograms of Kerala ganja has been discovered in Trincomalee following raids carried out by the Trincomalee Police last night (September 12) and during the early hours of today (September 13). News 1st correspondent in the area said the raid was carried out following a tip-off received by the Police.

Four suspects have also been arrested. Further investigations are underway.

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