Man Suspected of Multiple Crimes Arrested with Heroin in Marawila
The arrest was made during an investigation conducted by the Chilaw Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau on the instructions of Senior Superintendent of Police Rohan Perera, who is in charge of the Chilaw Division.
Police recovered 6 grams and 800 milligrams of heroin from the suspect. Further questioning reportedly led investigators to information about five stolen motorcycles.
According to police, the motorcycles had been stolen from areas including Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kuliyapitiya, Gampaha, Koswatta and Madampe. They were subsequently traced to the Minuwangoda area, where they had allegedly been sold to obtain drugs.
Investigations have also revealed information linking the suspect to several incidents in which the bags and belongings of people travelling along roads were allegedly snatched using motorcycles. He is also suspected of involvement in mobile phone snatchings and thefts of property from houses.
Police further stated that warrants had been issued in connection with three cases involving the suspect through the Wennappuwa and Marawila Police stations.
The raid was carried out under the direction of Chief Inspector Mahinda Gunasena, Officer-in-Charge of the Chilaw Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau.
Further investigations are underway.
