Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- A woman has been arrested for the possession of 6 kilograms of heroin in Seenigama, police stated.

Meanwhile, the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has taken steps to detain and question six individuals arrested in Seenigama yesterday (08) with over 5 kilograms of heroin, for a period of seven days.

The suspects were apprehended in a raid conducted by officers of the Police Special Task Force yesterday and subsequently handed over to the PNB for further investigation.

The arrested individuals are residents of Galle, Ahangama, Thelwatte, Wathugedara, and Seenigama. Preliminary investigations indicate that they have been involved in drug trafficking activities.

Meanwhile, as part of crime and drug prevention operations ...