A multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep sea waters off the western coast has been brought to the Dikkowita Harbour for further inspection. According to the Navy, the vessel was seized on suspicion of carrying narcotics. Subsequent investigations revealed that over 350 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and heroin, valued at around Rs. 5 billion, were found on board. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara, confirmed the discovery and said the operation was part of the Navy’s intensified maritime surveillance efforts targeting large-scale drug trafficking networks. (Newswire) The post Massive mid-sea drug…
Massive mid-sea drug haul: Rs. 5 billion narcotics found in fishing trawler
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