A 22-year-old suspect was arrested following a police raid on a Panadura apartment, with authorities seizing over 800 ecstasy pills and two swords from the premises.
Police have arrested a 22-year-old man during an operation targeting organised crime in the Panadura area. The arrest followed a raid conducted by officers from the Organised Crime Prevention Unit of the Panadura-Horana Police Special Task Force at an apartment complex in Modarawila, Panadura.
During the operation, authorities seized 810 ecstasy pills and two swords allegedly found in the suspect's possession. According to the Police Special Task Force, the individual has been identified as someone with suspected links to an organised criminal group, suggesting the operation was part of broader efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks in the region.
The suspect and all seized items have been transferred to Panadura South Police Station for ongoing investigations. Police have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the nature of the suspect's alleged organisational connections.
