Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Sri Lanka Police said that seven suspects, including an accomplice of organized criminal 'Midigama Ruwan', have been arrested with 5.6 kilograms of Hashish.

The suspects have been arrested following raids conducted in the Habaraduwa and Baddegama areas, police said.

The estimated street value of the seized narcotics is around Rs. 40 million.

The arrested suspects have allegedly been distributing drugs to several areas in the Southern Province and have been engaged in this drug trafficking racket under the guise of engaging in fishing activities.

The arrestees include 'Midigama Rana', a close associate of organized criminal and drug trafficker known by the alias 'Midigama Ruwan'. The remaining suspects have been ar...