Navy holds haul of of Kerala cannabis

The Navy seized 4 kg and 200g of Kerala cannabis, during a search conducted at Palugahathurai area on 31^st January 2020.

During a patrol carried out at Palugathurai area, the Navy managed to find an abandoned parcel. When unpacked it, the Navy found about 4kg and 200g of Kerala cannabis. It is believed that drug smugglers might have left behind this parcel in fear of regular anti-drug operations conducted by the Navy.

The recovered stock of Kerala cannabis was handed over to Wanathavilluwa Police for onward investigation.