Colombo (News 1st): A suspect has been arrested while in possession of 107 grams of heroin in Wellampitiya. The suspect was a 24-year-old resident of Wennawatta, Wellampitiya.

Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigations Unit in Tangalle arrested 2 more suspects while in possession of 2.15 grams of heroin in Badagiriya, Hambantota.

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