5 March, 2021
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The Sri Lanka Navy on 03rd March, managed to nab 04 suspects who attempted to smuggle about 01kg and 21mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) via sea into the island.
The Navy was also able to find Crystal Methamphetamine in dinghy arrived at the Urumalai beach. The substance had been in a package concealed in fishing net. Along with the narcotic drugs 03 suspects and the dinghy were also taken into naval custody. The operation also led to collar another individual who was suspected to have connection with this racketeering.
The street value of the seized narcotics is believed to be around Rs. 06 million.
The accused together with Crystal Methamphetamine and dinghy were handed over to the Talaimannar Police.