Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Police have confirmed that a total of 345 kilograms of the narcotic substance "Ice" (crystal methamphetamine) were recovered following the arrest of eight suspects during a special operation conducted in Kirinda this morning (12).

The operation was carried out by the Western Province North Crimes Division, following a special raid launched on the Andagalawella Beach in Kirinda early this morning.

It is reported that the Director of the Western Province North Crimes Division, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala, had received credible information that a large consignment of drugs was being transported to the Tissamaharama area by sea.

The information was then conveyed to the Senior Deputy Inspecto...