Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 643kg of Kendu leaves, a cab and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the town area of Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25.

Acting on credible information received, SLNS Vijaya of the Northwestern Naval Command conducted this search operation in which a suspicious cab travelling along the A7 road within the Kalpitiya city limits was intercepted. Subsequently, naval personnel apprehended 02 suspects along with the vehicle, which was found carrying approximately 643kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

The apprehended individuals were identified as residents of Thalawila and Palaviya in Kalpitiya, aged 37 and 41. The suspects, together with the vehicle and seized consignment, were handed over to the Excise Department Special Unit, Puttalam for onward legal proceedings.