Man arrested with two kilos of heroin

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A 36 year old was arrested for possession of 2kg 65g of heroin and Rs. 2,385,300, earned through drug fraud in Awissawella on Thursday (September 29).

On information received by the Intelligence Officers of the Avissawella Police, a search was conducted on people travelling on motorbikes in Wattekade area of Avissawella.

Consequently, a 36 year old was arrested with a parcel of heroin and the motorbike he was travelling on was taken into Police custody as well.

In a further investigation conducted on the suspect’s house, Rs. 2,385,300 earned through drug fraud and an electronic scale was discovered, along with more heroin, the total amount adding up to 2kg 65g.

On Friday, the suspect was produced to the Avissawella Magistrate Court, where he was remanded for seven days. The Avissawella Police are conducting further investigation on the matter.

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