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A Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) constable wanted in connection with the detection of 23 kgs of heroin in Sapugaskanda has been arrested in South India, police said.

Sri Lankan Police have been looking for the suspect since last Wednesday after his brother was arrested with a haul of heroin in the Sapugaskanda area.  The PC had gone missing after the detection.

Police said that they were awaiting further information about the arrest of the PC from India.

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