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STF Nabs Drug Dealer with Large Haul in Mt Lavinia

STF Nabs Drug Dealer with Large Haul in Mt Lavinia

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The Special Operations Unit of the Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a 29-year-old individual in possession of narcotics and other items in the Wimalasiri De Mel area of the Mt Lavinia police division during a crime and drug prevention operation on 24 January.

The arrest, carried out based on a tip-off, uncovered a significant haul of drugs and equipment:

Seized Items:

  • 3 kilograms and 349 grams of hash
  • 25 grams of Kush cannabis
  • 30 grams of Mandy (artificial chemical drug)
  • 320 ecstasy pills
  • 129 LSD stamps
  • 1 air pistol
  • 2 swords
  • 1 polythene sealer
  • 5 electronic scales
  • 4,000 packets used for drug packaging
  • Rs. 1,250 in cash
  • A mobile phone
  • A car

The suspect, a resident of Senanayake Mawatha in Dehiwala, was reportedly distributing drugs under the direction of a trafficker currently in remand custody. Investigations are ongoing.

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