25-Year-Old Arrested With Drug Haul in Madiwela

25-Year-Old Arrested With Narcotics Haul in Madiwela

by Staff Writer 07-11-2026 | 9:06 AM

COLOMBO (News1st): A 25-year-old man has been arrested after a stock of narcotics was discovered hidden in a garden in Madiwela, Mirihana.

Police have seized 3 kilograms and 649 grams of heroin and 2 kilograms and 109 grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) from his possession.

A further 558 grams of Kush were also recovered.

The suspect is a resident of Madiwela.

The Western Province North Crime Division is conducting further investigations into the incident.