Suspect nabbed with heroin

Navy apprehended a person in possession with heroin during a coordinated search conducted with police at Erakkandi area.

During an anti-drug operation conducted in coordination with the Police Special Task Force, the Navy has intercepted a suspicious three-wheeler in the general area of Erakkandi and found 20g and 600mg of heroin in the possession.

Further investigation revealed that the  45-year-old suspect is a drug peddler and resident of Nilaweli.

The suspect along with the three-wheeler and heroin was handed over to the Kuchchaweli Police for onward investigation.