Drug Bust News
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 203 Mn seized in Narivilikkulam, Mannar
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 27 million seized with 05 suspects
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Vankalei, Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna on 27 and 29 Aug 25 resulted in the seizure of more than 121kg of Kerala cannabis. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the smuggling racket.
30 Aug 2025
Suspect arrested with smuggled tobacco and medicinal products in Kalpitiya
A coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Kalpitiya Police in the Thigali area of Kalpitiya on the night of 11 Aug 25 led to the seizure of over 379kg of Kendu leaves, 6,000 foreign cigarettes, 281,200 medicinal capsules and 1,291 medicinal injections, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect in connection to the incident .
13 Aug 2025
Two arrested in Anuradhapura with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 6 million
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) near the Salgadu Stadium in Anuradhapura on 04 Aug 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects in possession of approx. 29kg and 901g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a car used to smuggle narcotics.
07 Aug 2025
Joint operation leads to drug bust in Wennappuwa; Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 202 million and 03 suspects apprehended
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau led to the seizure of over 900kg of Kerala cannabis in Bolawatta area in Wennappuwa on 02 Jul 25. The operation also led to the interception of a car in connection to the smuggling racket and a cab in which 02 foreign-made pistols, 04 magazines and 40 rounds of ammunition were found.
03 Jul 2025
