81 Kilograms of Drugs Seized in Jaffna Navy Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a consignment of drugs weighing approximately 81 kilograms during a special operation in the coastal area of Kusumanthurai area in Madagal, Jaffna.

The Navy said the haul included more than 45 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” and over 35 kilograms of heroin.

A suspect was apprehended in connection with the drug seizure.

A vessel suspected of being used in an attempt to smuggle the drugs was also taken into the custody of Navy.

The Navy is conducting further investigations into the seized drugs and the suspected smuggling operation.