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 on the night of 20th June 2021.
The Navy has increased patrols in island waters to curb wide-ranging illegal acts including the smuggling of drugs by sea routes.
Accordingly, the Northern Naval Command carried out this special operation by deploying the Inshore Patrol Craft P 177 and Z 196 and Z 215 crafts of Special Boat Squadron, which intercepted a suspicious dinghy approaching landward.
The dinghy had been loaded with about 174kg and 50g of Kerala cannabis in 05 packages and about 05kg of dried turmeric and the items were taken into naval custody together with the dinghy and 02 suspects aboard.
Meanwhile, the street value of the seized stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to be around Rs. 52 million.
The operation was conducted while adhering to the COVID-19 protocols in force for the prevention of the spread of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, the accused held in this operation were identified as residents of Point Pedro and Mullaittivu, from 28 to 34 years of age.
The suspects along with the stock of Kerala cannabis, Turmeric, and the dinghy were handed over to the Kankesanthurai Police for onward legal action.
Navy seizes 174 kg of Kerala Cannabis in Jaffna
21 Jun 2021
Navy seizes 174 kg of Kerala Cannabis in Jaffna
21 Jun 2021
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