Navy foils smuggling attempt at Keeri beach, Mannar

During a search operation carried out in the early hours of 06 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect along with a dinghy and a consignment of 56,870 prescription drugs (capsules and tablets), spices and cosmetics being smuggled, in the Keeri beach area, Mannar.

Remaining constantly vigilant, the Navy continues to conduct regular coastal patrols and search operations to prevent illegal activities, including smuggling attempts via sea routes.

In a similar search conducted by the Naval Detachment Thalpadu of SLNS Gajaba in the North Central Naval Command, the suspicious dinghy approaching the Keeri beach was intercepted, leading to the seizure of smuggled prescription drugs, spices and cosmetics.

The suspect was identified as a resident of the Thalpadu area in Mannar. The apprehended individual, along with the seized items and the dinghy, was handed over to the Customs Office, Jaffna for onward legal proceedings.