Drug Bust News

Navy seizes haul of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 65 million with 03 suspects in northern seas

A special operation conducted by the Navy in seas north of Kankasanthurai, Jaffna led to the seizure of about 216kg and 750g of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 03 suspects along with a dinghy on 25th July 2021.

26 Jul 2021

Navy seizes a haul of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 32 million with a suspect in Vettalakeni

The Navy managed to seize about 107kg and 840g of Kerala cannabis and apprehend a suspect, during a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Kadeikadu, Vettalakeni on 22 July 2021.

23 Jul 2021

Navy seizes another haul of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 41 million in northern waters

Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize about 139kg and 100g of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in northern waters off Thondamanaru, Jaffna on 19th July 2021. The consignment was dumped at sea by the smugglers without being able to fetch them ashore due to naval operations in the area.

20 Jul 2021

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 31 million with 03 suspects in northern waters

Sri Lanka Navy managed to seize about 103kg and 750g of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in northern waters off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna in the dark hours on 15th July 2021. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy in connection to the racket.

16 Jul 2021

Navy seizes over Rs. 103 million worth Kerala cannabis with 03 suspects in Northern waters

A special operation carried out by the Navy in seas off the Analathivu island, Jaffna in the wee hours today (12th July 2021) led to the seizure of about 344kg and 550g of Kerala cannabis along with 03 suspects and a dinghy used for the racket.

12 Jul 2021

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth about Rs. 29 million in northern seas

A special operation conducted by the Navy in the seas north of Kovilam, Jaffna this morning (06th July 2021) led to the seizure of about 98kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 03 suspects along with a dinghy.

06 Jul 2021

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 52 million in Northern seas

The Navy took hold of about 174kg and 50g of Kerala cannabis and 05 kg of dried turmeric along with a dinghy and 02 suspects, during a special operation conducted in seas off Thondamanaru, Jaffna in the dark hours on 20th June 2021.

21 Jun 2021

Navy seizes another stock of Kerala cannabis in Chilaw seas

Sri Lanka Navy seized over 23kg of Kerala cannabis floating in the seas off Mukku Thoduwawa, Chilaw, during a search operation conducted in the aforesaid sea area today (20th June 2021).

20 Jun 2021

Navy in last 05 days alone nets heroin and Kerala cannabis worth over Rs.02 billion

Special search operations conducted by the Navy in the seas off Karukupane in Chilaw and Madagal in Jaffna on 18th and 19th June 2021 led to the seizure of about 377kg and 800g of Kerala cannabis. Accordingly, in the past 05 days alone, naval operations managed to seize heroin and Kerala cannabis worth over Rs.02 billion.

19 Jun 2021

Navy apprehends Kerala cannabis worth around Rs. 39 million with 02 suspects

A Special search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Karampan, Kayts on 17th June 2021 led to the seizure of about 130kg and 760g of Kerala cannabis, a dinghy and apprehension of 02 suspects.

18 Jun 2021