A consignment of Kendu leaves held in Kalpitiya

In a coordinated search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the assistance of Police, seized a significant stock (approx. 617kg) of Kendu leaves and a cab (01) in the Kudawa area of Kalpitiya on 14 Jan 25.

The search operation, executed by SLNS Vijaya belonging to the Northwestern Naval Command, alongside Kalpitiya Police, led to the inspection of a suspicious cab. The search resulted in the seizure of approx. 617kg of Kendu leaves, which had been smuggled into the country and was prepared for distribution.

The cab and the consignment of Kendu leaves were subsequently handed over to the Kalpitiya Police Station to initiate subsequent legal proceedings.