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The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) and the customs in a joint operation seized 50 Kilos of heroin, the largest heroin haul in the country, following a raid at the Colombo port this morning.

The heroin was found inside a container which was filled with potatoes, the PNB said. A Pakistani National and three Sri Lankans were arrested during the raid.

The minimum street value of the heroin is estimated at Rs.275 million but has a possibility of increasing up to Rs.375 million when taking into account the price tag of one kilo of heroin which is about Rs.4.5 million.

The raid was carried out after the police received a tip off that preparations were being made to import a massive quantity of heroin.

“We have already identified the foreign network that sends heroin to Sri Lanka”, the Police Chief said and added that a highly organized network which includes Sri Lankans and Pakistanis were believed to be responsible for operating the highly lucrative trade.

Afghanistan is the leading hub for the flourishing industry with a wider global network. The nexus revolves around Afghanistan, Pakistan and India known as the 'Golden crescent' and transported to Sri Lanka.

Reports say that there are currently about 55,000 regular heroine addicts in the country. Sri Lanka serves as a transshipment hub for heroine trading especially by heroine dealers in countries like India and Pakistan. (Supun Dias)



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  • Tharaka Chanaka Friday, 10 December 2010 06:09 AM

    I hope Jonston's chickens ain't stuffed...

    Geriatrix Friday, 10 December 2010 06:22 AM

    Smoke em!!!!

    malkanthi Friday, 10 December 2010 06:28 AM

    So it is not difficult to find the owner of this shipment!!! this proves the biggest heroin dealer in sri lanka. Hopefully this will be published.

    Rifkhan Friday, 10 December 2010 06:34 AM

    If proved guilty, implement the death sentence. This is the only way to deter a repetition

    lankaputha Friday, 10 December 2010 06:58 AM

    Oh, Silva's will be in trouble now.

    regi Friday, 10 December 2010 07:31 AM

    Hope the Police publish the photographs of the culprits and the persons behind it.

    knight Rider Friday, 10 December 2010 08:09 AM

    Ah ! that will be the day !

    pissupuss Friday, 10 December 2010 08:25 AM

    Malaka puthey umba percy uncleta gihilla kiyapan

    lankaputha Friday, 10 December 2010 08:42 AM

    Moko thathatama kiyanda puluwan eke putha yawanne. 20 % hamba wela naa wage welawata

    Dr. Silva - Kelaniya Friday, 10 December 2010 08:52 AM

    OMG., I am going to lose some money here... too bad these narco guys... why on earth doing this?

    Dr. Silva - Kelaniya -

    Suresh Friday, 10 December 2010 09:02 AM

    WHICH SILVA ?

    sarath puta Friday, 10 December 2010 11:39 AM

    silva will be promoted

    Ampare son Friday, 10 December 2010 03:27 PM

    keep doing good job.

    tiger Friday, 10 December 2010 03:40 PM

    WE CAN TAKE CARE OF THEM-SEND THEM TO EELAM AREA

    Whistleblower Friday, 10 December 2010 05:03 PM

    Better be watchfull when dealing with Pakistan Cargo.


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