The packages of seized Kendu leaves.
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect with 1,947Kgs of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special operation conducted in Karative beach area in Puttalam yesterday (2).
SLNS Vijaya belonging to the NorthWestern Naval Command made the detection during a special operation conducted in the Karative beach area. A suspect who had smuggled 65 packages of Kendu leaves was also nabbed by the Navy.
The 50-year-old suspect, a resident of Karative, Puttalam was handed over along with Kendu leaves to the Kalpitiya Police.
Monday, July 3, 2023 – 01:00