It is reported that five people were arrested early today (24) who were packing ice drugs in a dormitory located in a garment factory in Niandagala area of Homagama.
Five suspects, including a man named ‘Chukka’, who is said to be the brother-in-law of ‘Handaya’, who is said to be running the underworld activities in this country from Dubai, have been arrested.
An amount of 110,000 rupees was also found in the possession of these suspects.
It is also said that scales, polythene packets, wax torches, scissors and other items used for packing drugs were also found in the hostel.
The five arrested suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Homagama Magistrate’s Court.