A prison officer serving at Welikada Prison was arrested on September 14, 2026, for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the facility. Following a tip-off, prison officers conducted a search at the main entrance and discovered 96 grams of ice and 16.7 grams of heroin concealed inside the suspect's shoes. The drugs were found during a routine inspection. The suspect has been handed over to the Borella Police Station's Crime Investigation Division for further investigations.
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Prison Officer Apprehended for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Welikada Prison
TLDR
Prison officer arrested at Welikada Prison.
Caught with 96g ice and 16.7g heroin.
Drugs were hidden inside his shoes.