Other Contraband
Navy takes hold of large consignments of smuggled Kendu leaves and tobacco products in Mannar
Navy intercepts 02 dinghies with 1314kg of Kendu leaves, smuggled goods and 04 suspects in Mannar
Secret stash of Kendu leaves recovered from van in Puttalam
Three (03) suspects with smuggled stock of insecticides held in Kalpitiya

In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects along with a stock of smuggled insecticides, made ready for transportation, in the lagoon area of Anawasala, Kalpitiya on 02 May 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a lorry (01) set to be used in smuggling insecticides.
06 May 2025