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4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids

28 Feb 2026 By LNP Admin Local
4 arrested with narcotics worth over Rs. 500M, ammunition in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda raids
Police arrested four people, including one woman, last evening (27) in Sri Lanka for having a large amount of illegal drugs and ammunition. The drugs included “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin, with a total value exceeding Rs. 500 million. Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of the Southern Province, Kithsiri Jayalath, reported that the arrests took place during police operations in Ahungalla and Ambalangoda. Authorities confiscated 13 kilograms and 32 grams of 'Ice' and over 14 kilograms of heroin during the raids. Additionally, they found 30 rounds of 9 mm live ammunition and 30 rounds of 3.8 mm ammunition with the female suspect. The operation was led by officers from the Ahungalla Police Station. The suspects are now in custody for further questioning.

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