Consignment of suspected narcotics seized on Naotunna beach

The Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized 10 sacks and 11 travelling bags containing suspected narcotics during a joint search operation on the Naotunna beach of Thalalla in Matara this morning, 24 October 2026.

The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy in connection to the incident. Further details regarding the seizure will be released in due course.