[Sri Lanka] - 42 apprehended with various narcotics in joint raid at Kolonnawa

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
officers including the officers of Western Province-South Crimes Unit, 154 personnel of the Sri Lanka Army and 16 officers of Police STF had
joined the special raid, which was conducted early this morning (17).Meanwhile, the police have also used drones and police K-9 units for
the operation, according to Ada Derana reporter.During this raid, the security personnel have searched 625 individualsfrom 165 houses at the
possession of the other 17 suspects, according to police.Moreover, police have also taken custody of several sharp weapons including swords
during the raid.