Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of the former SJB member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha, who was arrested in connection with the seizure of the narcotics haul from a fishing vessel off the southern coast yesterday (20).

Opposition Leader and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa confirmed that the suspension is effective immediately and stated that a separate inquiry will be conducted to determine further action.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter) Premadasa stated:

"SJB membership of the person accused of narcotics related arrest yesterday has been suspended with immediate effect and a separate inquiry will be initiated to take further relevant action in this regard."

"SJB as a party is ve...