Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Navy nabs over 68 million worth cannabis from Mannar

September 22, 2021

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed over 228 kilos of cannabis abandoned in the beach area of Narivilkulam, during a special raid carried out yesterday (Sep 21).

The haul of cannabis of 228 kilos and 100 grams were found packed in 103 parcels and contained in six sacks.

The SLN sources revealed that the street value of the haul of Kerala cannabis held is believed to be over Rs. 68 million.

The operation was carried out in accordance with the COVID-19 protocols and cannabis taken into naval custody was destroyed.