Another stock of chemicals suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) was discovered yesterday morning (7) on a property in Netolpitiya, Tangalle.

Based on information received from area residents, officers from the Tangalle Police conducted a special raid this morning on a property located adjacent to the Welivenna crossroad in Netolpitiya.

During the raid, a quantity of white chemical substances was found on the property. This, days after the CID found an illegal laboratory set up by an organised crime group in Nuwara Eliya to domestically produce crystal methamphetamine.

Police officers stated that these substances are suspected to be chemicals used in the production of the drug known as ‘Ice’, with suspicions rife that the stock may be linked to the lab which was discovered recently.

It has been reported that these chemicals are very similar to those found yesterday during a raid on a property in Thalawa, Middeniya, which were also believed to be used for ‘Ice’ production. Police suspect that the chemicals may have been brought and left at the location approximately four months ago.

The seized stock of chemicals is scheduled to be taken to the Tangalle Police for further investigation. Samples from the chemicals found will be directed to the Government Analyst for identification.