A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 12 million held in Mannar

A search operation conducted by the Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Marichchakatti area of Mannar led to the arrest of a suspect with over 31kg of Kerala cannabis on 02 Mar 25.

Based on information received by the Northwestern Naval Command, the search operation was mounted by SLNS Therapuththa and Barana, in coordination with the Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau, Mannar. Subsequent search of a house in the Marichchakatti area, on suspicion, resulted in the recovery of a stash of Kerala cannabis in 14 parcels, weighing about 31kg and 62g. The consignment of Kerala cannabis had been made ready for sale, when the apprehension was made. The operation also led to the arrest of a suspect in connection to the incident, along with a motorcycle.

The gross street value of Kerala cannabis seized in this operation is believed to be over Rs. 12 million. Meanwhile, the suspect held in this operation is a resident of Saweriyarpuram in Silawathura, Mannar aged 47.

The suspect, along with the consignment of Kerala cannabis and the motorbike, was handed over to the Silawathura Police for onward legal action.