Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Three police officers attached to the Homagama Police Station have been interdicted following the death of a suspect who was arrested for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), the Police Media Division said.

The 29-year-old suspect, a resident of Kiriwaththuduwa was arrested by Homagama Police officers at Pitipana Junction on October 25, while allegedly in possession of narcotics.

According to police, the suspect developed a sudden illness after being brought to the Homagama Police Station. He was subsequently admitted to the Homagama Base Hospital for treatment but died thereafter.

Following the incident, the matter was reported to the Homagama Magistrate's Court. The Acting Magistrate conducted a...