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Man gets life in prison for peddling 48 grams of heroin

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An accused who was found guilty for possessing and peddling over 48 grams of heroin was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.

Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Navaratne Marasinghe observed that the prosecution has proved the charges beyond reasonable doubt against the accused.

Considering the evidence transpired during the Trial, the Colombo High Court Judge sentenced him to life imprisonment. The case was tried in the absence of the accused and following imposing the sentence warrant was issued against the accused by the Colombo High Court.

The Attorney General had filed an indictment against the accused for possessing and trafficking of 48.04 grams of heroin. The accused was arrested with the consignment of heroin at Mattakkuliya area on March 29 in 2013 by the Police Narcotics Unit.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 – 01:00











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