Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
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Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara yesterday said that over 350 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ice) have been found on a local multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in the deep sea area off the west coast.
He stated that the estimated street value of the seized drugs is close to Rs. 5 billion.
The vessel, along with the suspects on board, has been brought ashore for further investigation by the Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau.
