Police Detect Lorry with 200kg of ‘Ice’ and Heroin in Tangalle

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan police have seized approximately 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“ice”) and heroin from a lorry in the Tangalle area on Monday (22), marking one of the largest drug busts in recent months.

This major seizure followed an earlier discovery the same morning, when police found around 10 kilograms of suspected crystal methamphetamine inside a house in Seenimodara, Tangalle.

The house search was prompted by the discovery of two bodies at the scene. A third individual, who had also been present at the residence, was hospitalized but later passed away.

Investigations revealed that the property had recently changed ownership, with the new owner hiring three workers to construct a boundary wall.

Police reports indicate that the workers held an alcohol party at the house the previous night. Following the gathering, one worker fell ill and was taken to hospital.

Acting on a tip-off from a relative of the hospitalized individual, police inspected the residence and uncovered the two bodies.

Authorities are continuing their investigations to determine any links between the two incidents.