Navy holds suspect with Kendu leaves, dried turmeric | Daily News

Navy holds suspect with Kendu leaves, dried turmeric

Naval personnel apprehended a suspect along with about 514kg of Kendu leaves and 70kg of dried turmeric when he was attempting to smuggle them into the island via sea routes in the beaches of Vankalai, Mannar yesterday.

The North Central Naval Command seized the stocks of Kendu leaves and dried turmeric from shrubs. The consignment comprised about 514kg of Kendu leaves in 17 polythene sacks and about 70kg of dried turmeric wrapped in two polythene sacks. A suspect was also arrested.

The 41-year-old suspect is a resident of Erukkulampiddi. He was handed over to the Vankalai Police along with the goods.