SLN foils smuggling of Cannabis worth of Rs 8 mn in Mannar
June 02, 2021Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed another haul of Cannabis worth over 8 million in the seas off north of Mannar along with two suspects and a dingy yesterday (June 1).
SLN said following a special patrol conducted in the area 29 kilos and 800 grams of Kerala Cannabis were taken into the custody.
SLN’s North Central Command had foiled the smuggling attempt while intercepting a suspicious dinghy which was arriving landward.
According to SLN sources the illegal substance were found in 14 packs contained in two sacks.
Two suspects identified as the residents of Irukkalampiddi, Mannar were handed over to the Talaimannar Police for onward legal action along with the items seized, the news said.
The entire operation was conducted while adhering to the healthcare guidelines, the SLN also said.
