Three Suspects Arrested with 13 Kilograms of Cannabis-Infused Methamphetamine and Other Narcotic Substances

The Police Special Task Force (STF) Camp in Vavuniya apprehended an individual in possession of approximately 13 kg of cannabis (marijuana) during a raid carried out in the Sinnappikulam area of Vavuniya on 23.02.2026 in the afternoon.

Preliminary investigations have disclosed that the narcotics were intended for distribution and sale. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Vavuniya Police for further inquiries.

The arrested individual is a 31-year-old resident of China Bay.

In a separate operation, officers attached to the Police Special Task Force Camp in Nelliadi arrested a 23-year-old male in the Nagarkulam area on 23.02.2026 for possession of 1kg and 765g of Kerala cannabis.

The suspect, who is a resident of Nagarkulam, has been produced before the Nagarkovil Police Station for onward investigation.

Meanwhile, a 41-year-old suspect was taken into custody by officers of the Police Special Task Force Special Raid Unit during a raid conducted on the night of 23.02.2026. The individual was found in possession of 7g and 250 mg of “ice” (crystal methamphetamine), along with Rs. 102,000 in cash believed to have been acquired through drug trafficking activities.

The suspect, a resident of the same premises where the raid was carried out, has been presented to the Grandpass Police for further legal proceedings and investigation.