Former Colombo Municipal Council member and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politician Mahinda Kahandagama has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.
Police said another individual allegedly involved in criminal activities was also arrested during the operation.
The suspects were taken into custody during a raid conducted in Mirihana early this morning.
Police said the raid followed an extensive investigation based on information received by the Director of the Colombo Central Crime Investigation Bureau.
