A Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Ukuwela Pradeshiya Sabha member and two women accused of heroin smuggling have been arrested by the Matale Police.
2,500 mg of heroin have been recovered from the arrested Pradeshiya Sabha member and 2,500 mg from the arrested women.
The arrested SLPP Pradeshiya Sabha member was previously arrested on multiple occasions for various crimes, including child molestation, and is currently on bail.
The said SLPP Pradeshiya Sabha member is believed to be committing drug smuggling in hiding in Narikanda, Kaludewala, Matale, according to investigations.
MIAP
