Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A 29-year-old suspect was arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau following a raid on a house in Mawilmada, Kandy, today. Officers seized 102.5 grams of heroin and 21 grams of "Ice" during the operation.

Police identified the suspect as a key operative in the Kandy region for a large-scale drug distribution network. The network is reportedly managed by "Ahungalle Baba" and "Ahungalle Baiji," both relatives of the notorious criminal figure "Loku Patty," who is currently in remand custody.

The PNB intends to produce the suspect before court to obtain a detention order for further interrogation. Investigations are ongoing under the direction of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) for the Central Province, Sudath...