Navy takes hold of a stock of Kerala cannabis in Norochcholai

A special operation conducted by Sri Lanka Navy at Mampuri Beach in Norochcholai this morning (22nd March 2022) led to the seizure of about 41kg and 540g of Kerala cannabis (in wet weight), left behind by smugglers.

The stock of Kerala cannabis, abandoned by racketeers as a result of continuous naval operations in the area, was recovered by the Special Boat Squadron Detachment of SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command, at Mampuri Beach. The consignment contained about 41kg and 540g of Kerala cannabis (in wet weight), stuffed in 13 packages.

The street value of the seized stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to be more than Rs. 12 million.

The stock of narcotic substance held in this operation was handed over to the Norochcholai Police for onward legal proceedings.