Ganja transit point in Kelaniya

29 June 2011 03:16 pm Views - 7256

By Supun Dias

The elite Special Task Force (STF) raided a large scale ganja transit point operating inside a house in Polhena, Kelaniya this evening.

They were able to seize 18 kilos of ganja and arrested three suspects during the raid. The information was provided to the STF by the Navy and the operation was conducted by the STF personnel with the assistance from the Navy.

The house situated in Umagiliya area in Polhena has been operating for a considerable period of time as a dealing point. Most of the ganja had come from Thanamalwila, Hambegamuwa and Suriyawewa.

The value of the seized stock of ganja is around Rs.500,000.

The three suspects were handed over to the Kelaniya police and further investigations are to be carried out with the assistance of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). The STF conducted the raid under the directions of STF Commandant DIG R.W.M.C Ranawana.