Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- A former army intelligence officer is among four suspects arrested on Friday (27) in connection with the seizure of a large haul of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and heroin valued at over Rs. 500 million, along with a cache of ammunition, the police said.

According to Senior DIG of the Southern Province, Kithsiri Jayalath, investigations have so far revealed that the racket is allegedly being orchestrated by a drug trafficker currently operating from overseas.

Acting on information received by the Ahungalla Police, officers arrested a suspect in the Balapitiya area with more than one kilogram of 'Ice' during a search operation conducted last afternoon (27).

Subsequent interrogations led police to a residence in ...