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Army nabs 10.4 kilos of ICE drug in Mannar

August 31, 2022

Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops arrested two suspects with 10.4 kilos of ICE at the Mannar roadblock today morning ( Aug 31).

Intelligence troops of the 54 Division and 11 Sri Lanka Artillery in Mannar nabbed the two suspects when attempting to transport 10.4 kilos of ICE (approximately Rs 150m) from Thalaimannar to Vankalei area in their own vehicle, SLA sources stated.

Army troops handed over the suspects and drugs to the Mannar Police for further investigations, the SLA confirmed.