Largest heroin haul nabbed

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The Kalpitiya police seized 40 kg of herion in the early hours of today from Chilaw, the largest ever herion haul to be nabbed in Sri Lanka, police said. The value of the heroin is an estimated Rs. 240 million.

Police Spokesperson SP Preshantha Jayakody said that the heroin was seized from obtaining vital information after questioning a suspect who was arrested at the airport on March 6 while trying to flee to India. (SD)

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Thursday, 11 March 2010 09:02 AM

It's a bonus at this time of need. Well done.

Thursday, 11 March 2010 09:47 AM

Good work. Can heroin be used on medicine? cancer patients? how SL gov utilize such free supplies? any transparency in such use after our heroic police captured them?

Thursday, 11 March 2010 02:21 PM

Nothing to worry: a Home & Home match and Friendly Fire. More of this is bound to come soon.

Thursday, 11 March 2010 09:07 PM

Well done, Police Narcotics Bureau !

Saturday, 13 March 2010 08:54 AM

Congratulations Sisira Mendis. We need honest and brave people like you in the police force. Please keep up the good work.

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