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Navy takes hold of over 1128kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a Freezer Truck loaded with over 1128kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special search operation conducted in Mukkuthoduwawa beach area, Puttalam in the dark hours of 13th March 2023. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to the incident. The apprehended suspect, along with the Freezer Truck loaded with Kendu leaves, was handed over to the Customs Preventive Office – Katunayake for onward legal action.

14 Mar 2023

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 41 Mn street value in Madagal, Jaffna

A foot patrol conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Madagal in Jaffna led to the seizure of over 126kg of Kerala cannabis on the night of 10th March 2023.

11 Mar 2023

Three (03) suspects with over 03kg of Kerala cannabis held in Talaimannar

A combined search operation conducted by the Navy and Police at the Old Pier area of Talaimannar on 09th March 2023 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in possession of over 03 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.

10 Mar 2023

Navy takes hold of smuggled stock of Kendu leaves in Norochcholai

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves weighing about 400kg (wet weight), during a special operation carried out in the sea area of Alankuda in Norochcholai, Kalpitiya on the morning of 07th March 2023. The consignment was adrift in the sea area when it was spotted by the Navy.

08 Mar 2023

A suspect with over 10kg of Kerala cannabis held in Mannar

The Navy in coordination with the Police apprehended a person with over 10kg of Kerala cannabis, during a combined operation carried out in Pallemunai, Mannar on the evening of 03rd March 2023.

04 Mar 2023

Navy takes hold of over 1111kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya

The Navy seized over 1111kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves during a special search operation carried out at Kandakuda Junction in Kalpitiya on the night of 02nd March 2023. The search also led to apprehend a tipper truck that was prepared to transfer the consignment of Kendu Leaves.

04 Mar 2023

A suspect apprehended with 04kg of Kerala cannabis in Sangupiddi area, Jaffna

A person transferring 02 parcels stuffed with 04kg of Kerala cannabis by a bus was apprehended during a combined search conducted by the Navy and Police at the Sangupiddi roadblock on the evening of 01st March 2023.

02 Mar 2023

Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 Mn. gross street value seized in northern waters

The Sri Lanka Navy seized over 44 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis, during a patrol carried out off the Delft Island in Jaffna on 20th February 2023.

25 Feb 2023

Navy apprehends 02 suspects with 1000 foreign cigarettes made ready to sell illegally

The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with about 1000 foreign cigarettes made ready to sell illegally, during a special search operation carried out in Thavulpadu area in Mannar on 21st February 2023.

23 Feb 2023

Navy takes hold of 1508kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya

A special search operation carried out by the Navy in Anawasala, Kalpitiya on the night of 21st February 2023 led to the seizure of a lorry made ready to transfer 1508kg of smuggled Kendu Leaves. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the incident. The suspects and snuggled items held in the operation were handed over to the Kalpitiya Police for onward legal action.

22 Feb 2023