Sri Lankan law enforcement has carried out multiple significant drug busts across the Western Province in May 2026, targeting crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') and other narcotics. The largest operation, conducted by the Western Province North Crimes Division on May 21, resulted in the seizure of 39 kilograms of 'Ice' and between 5 and 15 kilograms of Kerala ganja in Dematagoda. In a separate incident on May 19, the same division arrested a 41-year-old man in Kadawatha, confiscating over 1.5 kilograms of 'Ice' along with his vehicle, mobile phones, and bank cards. Additionally, a 51-year-old woman was apprehended in Kochchikade on May 21 with 340 grams of 'Ice', while an earlier arrest on May 13 in Ragama yielded 200 grams of the drug. All suspects are currently under further investigation as authorities continue their efforts to combat drug trafficking.
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Police Seize Over 41kg of 'Ice' and Ganja in Multiple Western Province Drug Busts
TLDR
Police conducted multiple drug busts across Sri Lanka's Western Province in May 2026.
Over 41 kilograms of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) were seized in total.
A major haul in Dematagoda on May 21 included 39kg of 'Ice' and 5-15kg of Kerala ganja.
Other arrests in Kadawatha, Kochchikade, and Ragama involved significant quantities of 'Ice'.