Drug Bust News
Navy seizes more than 65kg of heroin valued over Rs. 1626 million in southern seas
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The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th January 2024) seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying over 65kg of heroin, and another multi-day fishing trawler suspected of assisting it, during a special operation carried out about 100 nautical miles (about 185km) off the Dondra Head, in southern waters. The operation also led to the apprehension of 11 suspects in connection to the smuggling racket.
20 Jan 2024
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Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler carrying more than 245kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 3190 million, in seas west of Hikkaduwa
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In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler carrying narcotics, at sea about 28 nautical miles (50km) west of Hikkaduwa. Acting on coordinated intelligence efforts by the Navy, Police Narcotic Bureau and other intelligence services a Fast Attack Craft intercepted the suspicious fishing trawler. Upon being escorted to the Galle harbour this morning (05th January 2024), it was inspected in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and over 245kg (including packages) of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin valued over Rs. 3190 million recovered from the trawler. The operation also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects involved in the illegal narcotics smuggling attempt. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera personally inspected the seized consignment upon his arrival at Galle harbour this morning.
05 Jan 2024