A total of 28 individuals were arrested during an anti-drug operation carried out by the Police in three separate coastal areas of Colombo.
During the operation, Police seized a total of 12,900 mg of crystal methamphetamine (Ice), 5,900 mg of heroin, and 10 g of cannabis which were found in the possession of the suspects.
According to the police, nearly 40 identified residences as well as suspicious individuals who were travelling on the roads were subject to random searches, leading to the discovery of the drugs.
The arrested suspects are to be produced before the court.