A married couple was arrested yesterday in a raid conducted by the Narcotics Control Unit of Puttalam Police for possession of 524 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as ‘Ice’.
The suspects, aged 28 and 23, are residents of the Anamaduwa area, police said. They were apprehended in the Mallankulama area of Puttalam. Investigations revealed that the couple had been involved in drug trafficking from a relative’s house in the Ibbagamuwa area.
The seized stock of ‘Ice’, estimated to be worth around Rs. 8 million, was taken into police custody. A motor vehicle allegedly used to transport the drugs was also impounded.
Police said the arrest followed a tip-off about the couple selling drugs to young people in Puttalam and nearby areas. Officers had been conducting surveillance for approximately a month before intercepting the suspects during transport.
Authorities further stated that the couple is suspected of having direct links with overseas drug traffickers and will be detained for further questioning as investigations continue.
