Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over alleged drug trafficking, police said.

Police also seized a stock of 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) from the suspects.

Kahandagama was arrested near a restaurant in the Mirihana area last night (5), according to police.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that he had allegedly been involved in drug trafficking for some time.

The other suspect is also alleged to have been involved in Kahandagama's drug trafficking activities.

Further investigations are being conducted by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB).

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