Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Two men have been detained in the Piliyandala area of Bokundara following the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics.

The arrests were made by the Police Special Task Force (STF), during a targeted raid.

The operation led to the confiscation of over 2kgs and 106g of heroin - along with 478g of the methamphetamine known as 'ICE'.

The STF also seized a motorcycle believed to have been used in the distribution of the drugs.

Police have confirmed that one of the suspects is known as "Kalubowila Chuti", a key associate of "Kalubowila Avishka", a well-known underworld figure and drug trafficker who is currently believed to be outside the country.

The second individual detained is his elder brother.

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