A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of 02 suspects with 145 capsules of prescription drug which had been made ready to sell. The apprehension was made at the fuel station of Rambewa in Anuradhapura on 15th January 2025.
The coordinated operation was mounted by SLNS Pandukabhaya in the North Central Naval Command with STF Anuradhapura. The recovery of 145 capsules of prescription drug was made, upon search of 02 individuals loitering at the fuel station of Rambewa. Accordingly, the suspects and drug capsules were taken into custody.
The suspects held in this operation were identified as residents of Saliyapura, aged 26. The suspects, along with drug capsules, were handed over to the Mihintale Police for onward legal action. (Navy)