Sri Lanka, Dec. 11 -- The Western Province South Crime Division arrested five individuals yesterday (10), including a former army soldier who had been released on bail just 20 days ago after serving time for a previous murder. Authorities seized a motorcycle, three fake number plates, four mobile phones, and 15 grams of heroin during the operation.

The suspects, aged between 18 and 33, are residents of Werahera and Agulana areas in Ratmalana and Trincomalee. Police intelligence indicated that a suspicious gang was staying in an apartment complex on Weerasena Silva Mawatha, Mount Lavinia. Upon inspection, the main suspect was found in possession of heroin, and four others were located in the apartment.

According to police investigations,...