Wele Sudha’s sister among 3 held with heroin

Three persons including the sister of notorious drug lord Samantha Kumara alias ‘Wele Sudha’ have been arrested for the possession of more than 100g of heroin in Borella. MORE..

October 21, 2015  11:09 am|

Drug kingpin Mohammed Siddique further remanded

Drug kingpin Mohammed Siddique, had was arrested in Pakistan and later brought to Sri Lanka, was further remanded until October 16 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

October 2, 2015  12:55 pm|

Kudu Renu arrested by Welikada police

An alleged woman drug peddler called Budhagoda Sudharma Jayathilaka alias ‘Kudu Renu’ has been arrested by the police in Welikada today (30). MORE...

July 30, 2015  05:28 pm|

15-year-old arrested with heroin

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the possession of heroin in the Hikkaduwa area. Acting on information received, Hikkaduwa Police apprehended the suspect and found 1 g 150 mg of heroin in his possession. MORE..

May 14, 2015  12:16 pm|

Heroin worth over Rs.80 million recovered from Marawila

Over 8kgs of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 80 million has been recovered from Thoduwawa in Marawila, Police said a short while ago. The heroin in believed to have been smuggled from India into the country. MORE..

May 12, 2015  07:31 am|

Sri Lankan drug dealer arrested in Beijing with ‘ice’

A Sri Lankan national has been arrested by Chinese police officers for the possession of crystal methamphetamine, an illegal drug popularly known as “ice”, following a crackdown on drug dealers students of targeting international schools in Beijing. MORE..

May 9, 2015  12:35 pm|

Wele Suda’s accomplice remanded

A suspect arrested for his alleged involvement in a large scale drug racket was remanded until May 08 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

April 24, 2015  02:47 pm|

Passenger held in Pakistan with heroin meant for Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) has arrested a suspect for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of heroin into Sri Lanka. MORE..

April 10, 2015  12:36 pm|

Wele Suda’s accomplice in Pakistan arrested, brought to Sri Lanka

A wanted Sri Lankan drug trafficker, believed to be an accomplice of notorious drug lord Samantha Kumara alias “Wele Suda,” has been brought back to the country following his arrest in Pakistan, police said today. MORE..

March 19, 2015  09:38 pm|

Man sentenced to death for possession of heroin

A man found guilty for the possession of 8 grams and 9 milligrams of heroin was sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court today. MORE..

March 17, 2015  05:37 pm|

Notorious drug dealer arrested with heroin worth Rs 45m

A notorious drug dealer has been arrested with 5 kilograms of heroin worth over Rs 45 million in the Katana area in Negombo, police said. MORE..

March 11, 2015  10:12 am|

Woman nabbed with heroin in Orugodawatta

A woman has been arrested near the Orugodawatta Flyover Bridge for the possession of 11 grams and 900 milligrams of heroin. MORE..

February 27, 2015  09:47 am|