Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 21 Mn in Sambilithurei, Jaffna

During a search operation carried out in the beach vicinity of Sambilithurei in Madagal, Jaffna on 30 Aug 25, the Navy took hold of about 96kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis.

Based on credible information received by SLNS Kanchadewa in the Northern Naval Command, the rider pool of SLNS Kanchadewa recovered this consignment of Kerala cannabis from Sambilithurei beach vicinity. The narcotics, weighing approximately 96kg and 500g, were stuffed inside four separate sacks.

Meanwhile, the gross street value of the stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to exceed Rs. 21 million. The seized stock of Kerala cannabis was handed over to the Ilawalei Police for onward legal action.