Sri Lanka, Jan. 10 -- An accused who was found guilty for possessing and trafficking over 83 grams of heroin was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.

Following a lengthy trial, Colombo High Court Judge Navaratne Marasinghe observed that the prosecution was able to prove the allegations against the accused beyond reasonable doubt.

Considering the evidence transpired during the trial, the accused was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.

The Attorney General had filed a case over the accused on charges of possession of 83.7 grams of heroin, trafficking and possession.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily News Sri Lanka....