13 February 2019 :
A defendant found guilty for two indictments, possession of 24 grams of heroin and peddling drugs, was sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court on 31 January 2019.
The verdict was delivered by High Court Judge Shashi Mahendran.
An open warrant was issued for the arrest of the defendant who evaded following the conclusion of the hearing.
(Sources: newsfirst.lk, 31/01/2019)
