Former councillor Mahinda Kahandagama arrested over alleged drug possession

Former Colombo Municipal Council member Mahinda Kahandagama has been arrested by the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice.”

Police said Kahandagama was arrested near a restaurant in the Mirihana area on Monday night (Oct. 5).

A quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine was also recovered from his possession, according to police.

Police said preliminary investigations had indicated that the suspect had allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for some time.

Another individual suspected of being linked to the alleged drug operation has also been arrested by the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau with a quantity of suspected crystal methamphetamine.

Further investigations are underway. (Newswire)

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