Two (02) suspects held with drugs in Norochcholai

The Navy apprehended 02 suspects who were carrying drugs for sale, during a coordinated search conducted with the Norochcholai Police in Hajarawatta area in Norochcholai on 28^th March 2020.

Sri Lanka Navy has been conducting regular operations both at sea and on land to produce drug smugglers and peddlers for legal action. During a similar operation conducted by a group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command in coordination with the Norochcholai Police 02 suspicious persons had been detected in Hajarawatta area in Norochcholai, in curfew hours. During further search 01g and 370mg of heroin, 370mg of Methamphetamine (Ice) and 01g and 120mg of Kerala cannabis were found in their possession. Accordingly, the 02 suspects were taken into custody and it was further revealed that they were carrying these drugs for sale.

The apprehended persons were identified as residents of the same area, aged 20 and 29. Meanwhile, the Norochcholai Police is conducting further investigation into the incident.