Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama Arrested with Crystal Meth, Police Say

Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama has been arrested by the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau in connection with the possession of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice,” police said.

According to police, Kahandagama was arrested near a restaurant in the Mirihana area on the night of October 5.

Police said a quantity of crystal methamphetamine was also recovered from the suspect at the time of his arrest.

Preliminary investigations have reportedly revealed that the suspect had allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for some time.

Police said another individual allegedly connected to the suspected drug operation was also arrested by the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau, with a quantity of crystal methamphetamine reportedly recovered from that suspect as well.

Further investigations are being conducted by the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau into the two suspects and their alleged involvement in drug trafficking.

Police said the arrests were made following a lengthy investigation conducted under the direct supervision of Inspector General of Police Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya and under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Kamal Ariyawansa, Director of the Colombo Central Criminal Investigation Bureau.