The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy transporting Kerala Cannabis weighing over 181 kg (wet weight), during a special operation conducted in the sea area off Guru Nagar, Jaffna yesterday morning. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to the incident.
The Sri Lanka Navy regularly conducts search operations and patrols in the island’s waters to ward off illegal activities taking place via sea routes.
In a similar effort, a suspicious dinghy was intercepted by SLNS Welusumana in the Northern Naval Command, during a special operation mounted off Guru Nagar. The operation led to the recovery of about 181 kgs and 900g of Kerala Cannabis in four packages. Further, the dinghy used for the illegal activity and a suspect aboard were also held in this operation.
The gross street value of seized stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to be more than Rs. 60 million.
The 36-year-old suspect held in this operation is a resident of Pasoor in Jaffna. The suspect along with the Kerala Cannabis and the dinghy will be handed over to the Jaffna Police for further legal action.