Tense situation at Grandpass

9 August 2015 08:49 am

A tense situation prevailed between Police personnel and the residents in Grandpass this morning, when the Police arrested a woman on charges of possessing heroin.

The Police said residents had obstructed the Police, when arresting the suspect.

A 65-year-old man had collapsed and died during the melee.

Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said investigations were being conducted to determine if the man died due to Police action.

“If the officers were found guilty, legal action would be taken against them,” he said.

The situation in Grandpass was now under control, he said.(DS)