Pamunugama police have arrested 57 individuals during a raid at a hotel in the Uswetakeiyawa area, following a tip-off about an ‘Instagram party’ involving illegal drugs.
According to police, the attendees had been using ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and cannabis during the event held last night (23).
As a result, 16 suspects were arrested for possession of ‘Ice’ and Kerala cannabis. Additionally, authorities detained 34 male and 7 female attendees.
The hotel owner was also taken into custody after being found in possession of 3 grams and 200 milligrams of ‘Ice.’
The arrested individuals, aged between 18 and 35, are residents of Colombo and its suburbs.
Pamunugama Police are conducting further investigations into the incident.
