IGP interdicts Moneragala SSP over possession of cannabis haul

 

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Moneragala who was recently arrested in connection with a large haul of cannabis from his official residence has been interdicted with effect from 10 January.

Accordingly, Moneragala SSP Sisira Kumara was interdicted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), effective from 10 January, Police Media Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa stated.

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Ethimale Police Station was also arrested Thursday evening (12 Jan.) in connection with the incident.On 09 January, Kumara was arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) for being in possession of over 650 cannabis plants and a metal detector.