A former member of the Puttalam Urban Council has been arrested with a stock of Kerala cannabis.
Police stated that the suspect was arrested during a search operation conducted last afternoon (18) in the Thilladiya area of Puttalam, following a tip-off received by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB).
Acting on information that the suspect was transporting Kerala cannabis from Thilladiya to Puttalam town, officers intercepted and searched his motorcycle, discovering a concealed stock of Kerala cannabis.
Police identified the suspect as Naguleshwaran, a former member of the Puttalam Urban Council.
He is also reported to have contested an election as a candidate representing the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).
The Police Narcotic Bureau stated that the seized Kerala cannabis and the motorcycle allegedly used to transport the drugs are scheduled to be produced before the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court today (19).
Police further stated that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect is being questioned in connection with the incident.
