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Another 'meth factory' raided
The Island
|September 16, 2025
Police have raided what they describe as a factory used by an underworld gang, including Kehelbaddara Padme, Kudu Nilanga from Panadura, and Backhoe Saman, in collaboration with Iranian nationals, to produce crystal meth (ICE) in Hambantota. Chemicals, equipment, and other items, reportedly used in meth production was seized, a senior police officer said.
Acting on information obtained during questioning of Backhoe Saman, the Embilipitiya Crimes Division arrested an underworld character known as Kaluthara Suranga. The tip-off led police to a holiday bungalow at Mayurapura, in Hambantota, where the 'ice' manufacturing operation was discovered.
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