Two suspects have been arrested in Peliyagoda while transporting 400 kilograms of Kerala Cannabis in a van today (Feb 08).
Police said that the suspects were arrested by the Police Organised Crimes Prevention Unit (OCPU).
The cannabis is valued at Rs 40 million.
Meanwhile, the van which was used to transport the said narcotic has also been seized by OCPU officers.
A questioning on the suspects is currently underway to determine the future course of action.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
Read these and more on tomorrow’s edition of the Sunday Times
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