Man nabbed with ‘Ice’ worth over 30 mn. in Bambalapitiya

2026-01-26 - 05:56

A close associate of underworld figures known as ‘Welioya Priyantha’ and ‘SF Jagath’, who are allegedly linked to organized criminal activity and large-scale drug trafficking while reportedly operating from overseas, has been arrested by officers of the Police Special Task Force (STF). The suspect was arrested while in possession of 3kg and 16g of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice), with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million. Police also seized a mobile phone and 02 electronic weighing scales. The arrest was made during a targeted operation conducted within the Bambalapitiya Police Division. According to police, the suspect was apprehended while travelling on a motorcycle at a temporary roadblock established along Ridgeway Place. Following initial questioning, STF officers carried out a search at a residence in the Wellawatte area, where the narcotics and related equipment were recovered. The suspect has been handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for further investigations.