41-year-old held with 125 g of Kush and Ice in Unawatuna
Galle District Crime Division officers arrested a 41-year-old Unawatuna resident in a local raid and recovered over 125 grams of Kush alongside crystal methamphetamine. Police said further investigations into the possession case were underway.
Officers of the Galle District Crime Division arrested a 41-year-old man for
possession of suspected narcotics including crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and
Kush.[1][2]The suspect, a resident of Unawatuna, was taken into custody during a
raid conducted in the area following information received by the division’s
officers.[1][2]
Police said more than 134 grams of Ice and over 125 grams of Kush were recovered
from the suspect’s possession.[1][2]
Further investigations into the incident were underway.[1][2]The suspect was handed over to Habaraduwa Police Station for further investigation.[2]
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Photo published with Ada Derana's report of the Unawatuna Ice and Kush arrest.Photo details
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