STF busts major narcotics haul worth Rs. 100 million in Wattala

Wattala, Feb 3 (Daily Mirror) - The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a 39-year-old individual in Wattala and siezed 192,000 narcotic pills with a street value exceeding Rs. 100 million.

Acting on an intelligence report provided by the STF Intelligence Division, a team of officers led by CI Nadeeka Silva raided a residence in Wattala last night.

During the operation, the STF arrested a suspect in possession of 192,000 150 mg capsules of Pregab (PREGAB), a substance utilized illicitly.

Police said both the suspect and the substantial cache of narcotics were handed over to the custody of the Ederamulla Police Station.