According to police, at the time of the arrest the suspect had 10 grams of heroin in his possession.

The 27-year-old suspect is a resident of Kurunda road Negombo and has warrants for his arrest over crimes committed in Ambalangoda, Uragasmanghandiya and Ahungalla areas.

The arrested suspect will be produced before the Matugama Magistrate today (16) while the Mirihana Special Crimes Unit is conducting investigations.