COLOMBO(News 1st): 10 kg of drugs suspected to be heroin discovered in Kotikawatte.

Police Media Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said the drugs were found by the Colombo Crimes Division following the interrogation of a suspect who had been held under detention orders.

The suspect had been arrested 2 months ago when he was attempting to flee the country.

Further investigations are underway.

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