Police arrested 17 suspects over the possession of cocaine and narcotic tablets in Polhena yesterday (Mar 3).
Officers attached to the police crimes prevention unit had carried out the arrest at a hotel in Polhena following a tip-off recieved regarding the whereabouts of the suspects.
The suspects are due to be produced before the Matara Magistrates Court today.
Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
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