Another person involved in the network that brought the large drug haul by sea, which was recently seized in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle, has been arrested. The person, identified as Beliatte Sana, has been identified as a person with strong political connections.
After a lengthy investigation, he was arrested yesterday by the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Unit.
The drug haul, which exceeded 700 kg, consisting of heroin and ice, which was found hidden in three lorries in Seenimodara, was arrested while it was being prepared for transportation by sea from abroad.
Accordingly, the police have revealed that the person arrested today is a close associate of ”Bhumithela” and ”Unakuruwe Shantha,” the main suspects in this racket.