Navy Seizes Major Narcotics Haul Off Southern Coast - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka Navy seizes massive heroin and ice haul off south coast

The narcotics found on the fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast have now been fully revealed. The Navy brought the multi day fishing vessel and the six fishermen on board to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour yesterday afternoon (November 20). During the inspection, officers discovered more than 115 kilograms of heroin packed in 100 packets inside five sacks. They also found over 261 kilograms of crystal meth, commonly …

Navy Seizes Major Narcotics Haul Off Southern Coast - LNW Lanka News Web

The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel off the southern coast, seizing a significant haul of narcotics including 261 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and 115 kilograms of heroin. Navy personnel also recovered a revolver, a pistol, and a magazine during the operation, which was carried out while the vessel was at sea. The boat, carrying six local fishermen, was escorted to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour last eve…