The Police have busted a party organized via Instagram, during which several youths from Colombo were arrested for the use of narcotics at a hotel in Uswetakeiyawa, Pamunugama last night.
According to the Police, the Pamunugama Police had raided the party after receiving information about the guests using narcotics, such as ICE, during the party.
During the raid, several youths were found to be consuming ICE and Cannabis, following which the Police arrested 16 youths who were in possession of the narcotics.
Seven women and 34 men who had attended the party were also taken into Police custody on suspicion.
The Police said the owner of the hotel was also apprehended with 3.2 grams of ICE in his possession.
The arrested suspects are aged 18-35 years and are residents of various parts of Colombo.
The Pamunugama Police is conducting investigations into the incident. (Newswire)
