An accomplice of underworld figure 'Angoda Lokka' had been arrested with 42 kgs of heroin, three T-56 weapons, 170 rounds of ammunition and a 9mm pistol at Ambatale.

Police said the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) arrested the suspect during the interrogation of two accomplices of the Angoda Lokka who were arrested earlier.

The heroin haul, firearms and live ammunition were found hidden in a house.(DSB)

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