Prisoner escapes
30 June 2014 09:28 am
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A prisoner receiving treatment in the Colombo North Teaching Hospital has escaped this morning from the prison custody, police said.
The prisoner had been detained at the Mahara Prison on charges of keeping 1.5 kilos of heroin in his possession. He is a 29 year old resident in Borella.
Police said there was a tattoo on his right arm and asked the people to contact police on 011 2957197 if they have any information on the prisoner.