Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 million seized in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island in Jaffna on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis.

During this operation conducted by SLNS Elara in the Northen Naval Command, a suspicious sack was recovered from the Eluvativu seas and upon inspection, naval personnel discovered approximately 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis inside.

It is suspected that smugglers abandoned the consignment, due to heightened naval surveillance in the area. Meanwhile, the gross street value of the stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to exceed Rs. 15 million.

The seized stock of Kerala cannabis was handed over to the Kayts Police for onward legal action.