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General27 August 2026

Couple arrested with narcotics worth millions of rupees

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A husband-and-wife duo were arrested this afternoon (27) with a stock of heroin and ice valued at over 70 million rupees during an inspection of a beauty salon near the Matara Railway Station.


The arrested individuals are a married couple residing in the Welegoda area.


The Matara Police are conducting further investigations regarding the incident.

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