Police have arrested an Indian national down Armour Street with eight kilograms of the narcotic hashish, and 500g of ice.
The 25-year-old suspect was arrested while travelling in a vehicle.
Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the individual, who resides in Wattala, had in his possession a Human Rights Media ID which Police believe was used to transport narcotics.
SSP Thalduwa said further investigations are being carried out by the Kotahena Police to identify others involved in the racket and the location to which the narcotics were being transported to as well.
