Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis

The Navy managed to nab a person with drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation carried out with the Excise Department in Uliyankulama area, Mannar on 04^th July 2020.

As part of the Navy’s extended anti-drug operations to prevent drugs being smuggled in the country, a group of naval personnel attached to the North Central Command in coordination with the staff of Assistant Commissioner - Excise Department Northern Province conducted this operation in Uliyankulama area on 04^th July. During this operation they managed to nab a suspect with 03kg and 870g of Kerala cannabis with a street value of approximately Rs. 600,000. Further, 02 motorbikes and about Rs. 100,000 in his possession were also taken into custody.

The accused was identified as a 30 year old resident of the same locality. The office of Assistant Commissioner - Excise Department Northern Province will be conducting further investigation into this incident.