Excise Officer, eight others arrested with Ice

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Nine suspects including an officer of the Department of Excise had been arrested with 125 grams of Ice also known as Crystal Methamphetamine drug near the Puttalam lagoon early this morning, the Police said.

The suspects were arrested during a raid carried out by the officers of the Puttalam Division Crimes Unit with the assistance of intelligence services of the Air Force.

Another Excise Officer involved in the drug deal had fled the scene and the Police are investigating to arrest him.(Hiran Priyankara)

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Bernhard Eichmann Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:31 AM

In which authority are still corupated persons????????

Kantha Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:32 AM

What happens Srilanka state service every where we can see the unbelievable stories. We know already most of 225 members are most worest gang Even police Stf and other law and order forces are corrupted. It means Srilanka is not safe place to live. We know already general public are loosing faith abut judicial system. God bless our nation.

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