Coordinated operation nabs a suspect with 2000 foreign Cigarettes

The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Colombo Harbour Police, conducted a joint search operation at the Colombo Harbour on 16 Feb 26, leading to the arrest of a suspect (01) and the seizure of a stock of 2000 foreign cigarettes.

The search, mounted by SLNS Rangalla belonging to the Western Naval Command with the assistance of the Colombo Harbour Police, led to the arrest of the suspect in possession of 2000 foreign cigarettes, intended for sale.

The suspect was identified as a resident of Padukka area, aged 47. The suspect along with the foreign fags was handed over to the Colombo Harbour Police for onward legal action.