Massive cordon and search

22 October 2010 10:05 am

By Gandhya Senanayake

A massive cordon and search operation from Panadura to Mount Lavinia was carried out by the police from 3.00am to 10.00am this morning. More than 1300 officers were deployed and 1700 residences were checked in the process.  The cordon and search was carried out as a part of the new initiative by the police to curb drugs and illegal substances.

Ganja, heroin, babul and other illegal drugs were recovered during the raid while 16 suspects were also taken into custody with a stock of ammunition. A heroine dealer with a large amount of money suspected to have been obtained through heroin deals was apprehended.

The suspects are currently being investigated, police spokesman SP Preshantha Jayakody told Daily mirror online.  (Daily Mirror online)