A 34-year-old man from Colombo 14 was arrested in Ragama on the night of 14 February 2026 with 271 kilograms and 835 grams of Kerala cannabis.[1][2] Officers of the Western Province North Crime Division carried out the raid after receiving information, as part of an operation launched under the concept of the Inspector General of Police to prevent organised crime and seize narcotics.[2]

The two outlets published the arrest the following day.[1][2] Neither names the suspect, says where the cannabis came from or where it was bound, or gives a street value.[1][2] The Crime Division said it was continuing its investigations, and no charge or court date was reported.[1][2]