Two suspects linked to notorious drug trafficker, ‘Harak Kata’ have been nabbed in Piliyandala while in possession of ‘ICE’ and heroin valued at over Rs. 285 million.
The suspects, 41-year-old Omalpage Dhammika Saman Kumara and 53-year-old Kankanam Arachchige Sujeewa, are key figures connected to notorious drug and organized crime networks of “Harak Kata” and “Armi Chuti”.
Based on information provided by Army intelligence, officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF) conducted a joint operation in Piliyandala, leading to their arrest.
During the raid, the suspects were found to be in possession of 7.415 kg of heroin and 1.017 kg of ICE. The Police had also seized a motorcycle and a lorry from the suspects’ possession.
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) is conducting further investigations into the case.
