Suspect arrested while transporting illegal painkillers worth Rs. 1 billion

Suspect arrested while transporting illegal painkillers worth Rs. 1 billion

March 2, 2025   11:41 am

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a person while transporting a large stock of illegal painkiller pills in a van on the Colombo-Negombo main road, Ada Derana reporter said.

The seized stock of pills, which are also used by drug addicts, are estimated to be valued at around Rs. 1 billion.

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