A suspect held with 881 conch shells on Delft Island

The Navy and Police arrested an individual (1) for the unlawful possession of about 881 conch shells, during a search operation conducted in Thaleithurai area of Delft Island on 06th December 2024.

The search operation was carried out by SLNS Wasabha in the Northern Naval Command, with the assistance of Delft Police. The stash of about 881 conch shells, intended for sale, were discovered stored in a house in the Thaleithurai area of Delft Island.

The arrested suspect was identified as a resident of Delft Island, aged 44. The suspect, along with conch shells, was handed over to the Delft Police for onward legal action.