Bus driver arrested with 18 kgs of ice in Kosgoda

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A 27-year-old bus driver was arrested with 18 kgs of ice drugs or methamphetamine during a raid conducted by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at Hegalla in Kosgoda this morning.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said it was revealed that the suspect had distributed the drugs to local dealers while driving the bus which was heading to Colombo from Galle.

He will be produced in the Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court and police will seek court order to detain him for seven days in terms of Prevention of Dangerous Drugs Ordinance for further questioning.

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Michael Ranasinghe Friday, 15 January 2021 09:15 AM

I guess ICE fell from the sky as according to the Defence Secretary the narcotics menace was to be eradicated by end of 2020.

EnlightenedComedian Friday, 15 January 2021 10:35 AM

Must be a Part-time Fishmonger

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