The Navy apprehended a suspect with a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing about 75kg (wet weight) during a search operation conducted in Serakkuliya beach area this morning (04th August 2023). The apprehension was made when the suspects was making arrangements to transfer the contraband item by a three-wheeler.

Separate operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in Jayanagar with the assistance of Kuchchaveli Police, and Poduwakattu sea area on 31st July and 03rd August 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect as well as 05 commercial explosive sticks, 14 set-up charges and 17 non-electric detonators.