
Five suspects who were charged for the possession of 6.5 grams of heroin were sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court earlier today (9).
Ada Derana court reporters confirm that the verdict was passed by High Court Judge Piyasena Ranasinghe.
The five suspects in question were detained on August 11, 1996 in Maligawatte for the possession of heroin. Following their conviction a large charge sheet was submitted against them as the case progressed.



















