Person held with Methamphetamine (Ice) during joint raid by Navy and Police

The Navy and the Police conducted a joint raid in Puttalam area and apprehended a suspect with Methamphetamine (Ice) today (10^th January 2020).

Sri Lanka Navy that is playing a pivotal role in making a drug-free society, has been initiating a number of steps to wage its war on drug trafficking and peddling of drugs in the country. During a similar search operation conducted with the Police, the Navy has managed to find 420g of Methamphetamine (Ice) from a house in Puttalam area. Further, a 29-year-old suspicious person residing in the house was also taken into custody.

Meanwhile, the Puttalam Police is conducting further investigation into the incident. The Navy will continue to conduct its anti-drug operations in an attempt to eradicate the drug menace from the society.