Navy assists apprehension of suspect with illegal cigarettes

During a search conducted by the Navy in coordination with the Police STF, a person was apprehended with a stock of illegal cigarettes at Dewata in Galle on 27^th September 2019.

The Southern Naval Command with the assistance of Hiyare Police STF conducted this search operation in Dewata area, Galle and found 6,560 illegal cigarettes from a house. The stock has been made ready to be sold when the apprehension was made. The 48 year-old house owner was also taken into custody.

The apprehended person along with the stock of illegal cigarettes was handed over to the Galle Harbour Police for onward legal action. Meanwhile, the Navy is vigilant over people who engage in illegal activities and produce such individuals for legal action, upon being apprehended.