Four suspects in possession of 100 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and about 80kg of Hashish were arrested in a multi-day fishing trawler in the seas off Negombo by the Navy today. The Navy said the narcotic substance had been concealed in nine sacks, as plastic containers and small packets. Meanwhile, it said the street value of the stock of narcotics held during the operation is believed to be over Rs. 600 million. The coordinated operation was carried out with the assistance of intelligence services and Police Narcotic Bureau. The suspects held during the operation were identified as residents of Thoduwawa area in Chilaw. The operation was also assisted by Sri Lanka Air Force. The entire operation was carried out adhering to COVID-19 preventive guidelines and the suspects, drugs and multi-day fishing trawler held during this operation were handed over to the Police Narcotic Bureau, Colombo for onward legal action.