The two suspects arrested in Kendaliyaddapaluwa, Ragama, with heroin and ice drugs have been detained for seven days for questioning.

According to the police, the arrests were made based on a tip-off received by officers from the Ampara Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau. The suspects were found in possession of 8 kilograms and 168 grams of heroin, along with 666 grams of ice (methamphetamine).

Police also seized Rs. 823,000 in cash, suspected to be proceeds from drug trafficking, along with 3 electronic scales, 4 mobile phones, 6 fake number plates, a car, a van, a three-wheeler, and 2 motorcycles.

The suspects, aged 21 and 42, are residents of the Hokandara and Ampara areas.

Investigations have revealed that the drug operation was being conducted with the involvement of a drug smuggler currently residing abroad. The suspects were operating from a rented house.

The street value of the seized heroin is estimated to be over Rs. 140 million.