Nearly $1.8 Million Worth of Ice Drugs Found Hidden in Sri Lankan Forest

Authorities in Sri Lanka have intercepted a significant drug shipment, uncovering a large quantity of ice drugs concealed in a forest area near Badulla. The haul, valued at approximately 550 million Sri Lankan rupees (around $1.8 million USD), was discovered hidden in a black travel bag.

Police officials described the seizure as the largest of its kind in the Kalutara district in recent memory. The bag contained 60 meticulously packed smaller parcels of the illicit substance, indicating a degree of organization in the drug operation.

The discovery followed a tip-off received by the Officer-in-Charge of the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Badulla Police. Acting on the intelligence, a team of officers staked out the area near the Thumbalgalla mountain forest for several hours. When no individual appeared to claim the hidden stash, the officers conducted a search of the vicinity.

During the search, police located the drugs concealed near the Thumbalgalla mountain bridge. The operation highlights ongoing efforts by Sri Lankan law enforcement to combat drug trafficking within the country.