Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- An accused who was found guilty for possessing and trafficking over 41 grams of heroin was yesterday sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court.

Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge R.S.S Sapuvida observed that the prosecution had proved the allegations against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.

Considering the evidence transpired during the trial, the accused was sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court Judge.

The Attorney General had filed an indictment against Dona Gammanpila, a resident of Maligawatte for possessing and trafficking heroin. The Organised Crime Prevention Division arrested the accused while she was in possession of 41.65 grams of heroin on February 27, 2019.

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