Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another individual were arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over alleged drug trafficking, Police said.
Police said Kahandagama was arrested near a restaurant in Mirihana last night (5 October). A quantity of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’, was also seized from the suspects.
According to Police, preliminary investigations indicated that Kahandagama had allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for some time. The second suspect was also allegedly linked to those activities.
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) is conducting further investigations.
