Navy seizes Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 75 million in Guru Nagar, Jaffna

The Navy seized about 188kg and 350g of Kerala cannabis from a dinghy, during a special search operation conducted in the sea area of Guru Nagar, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (04th December 2024).

The operation, conducted by SLNS Welusumana of the Northern Naval Command, took place in the sea area of Guru Nagar. During the operation, naval personnel spotted a suspicious dinghy in the sea area. Upon inspection of the dinghy, they recovered seven (07) travelling bags, containing Kerala cannabis weighing approximately 188kg and 350g. Consequently, the stock of Kerala cannabis and the dinghy were taken into naval custody.

The gross street value of Kerala cannabis held in this operation is believed to be over Rs. 75 million.

The haul of Kerala cannabis together with the dingy was handed over to the Jaffna Police for onward investigation and legal action.