220kg heroin seized in Weligama: Main suspect identified as ’Harak Kata’ operating from Dubai

 

The main suspect involved in the smuggling of nearly 220 kg of heroin in Weligama was  identified as a notorious drugs trafficker Nandun Chinthaka alias 'Harak Kata' who is operating in Dubai, Police said.

Last week, the Navy seized 220kg of heroin during a joint operation conducted in Mirissa in Weligama.

Police spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said 11 suspects arrested in connection with the incident were produced before the Matara Magistrate's Court yesterday (14) and detained for questioning for seven days.

In addition to the 11 suspects, two other suspects who were involved in the incident have been arrested in Kottegoda and Dickwella last night (14) for aiding and abetting the drug ring.

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