Over 155 kgs of Kerala Cannabis worth of Rs. 46 Mn seized | Daily News

Over 155 kgs of Kerala Cannabis worth of Rs. 46 Mn seized

The Sri Lanka Navy seized over 155 kgs of Kerala Cannabis during a special search operation in Ilanthadiya, Norochcholai yesterday morning.

TWo suspects were taken in to custody while two vehicles and two motorbikes were also seized.The Navy conducts regular operations along the coastal areas and as an extension of these efforts, the SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command made the detection after searching a suspicious car parked near a house in the Ilanthadiya area. Seventy eight packages of Kerala Cannabis found in the vehicle weighing over 155kgs and 450g.

The street value of the consignment of Kerala Cannabis valued at over Rs.46 million. Meanwhile, the two suspects were identified as residents of Ragama, aged 35 and 40. Norochcholai Police is investigating.


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