Sri Lanka, Oct. 3 -- A suspected drug trafficker was sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment by Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne yesterday (02) for attempting to kill a Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officer during a drug raid in the Nedimala area of Dehiwala more than 17 years ago.

In addition to the prison term, the accused, a resident of Dehiwala, was fined Rs. 10,000, said Ada Derana reporter.

The incident dates back to January 17, 2008, when the accused, travelling in a car carrying a stock of drugs, was signaled to stop by police officers. At that time, he attempted to run over a Sergeant attached to the PNB, causing him serious injuries.

The Attorney General subsequently filed charges against the accused, including...