Navy Seizes Massive Rs. 5 Bn Drug Haul off West Coast ⚓

• The Sri Lanka Navy successfully intercepted a local multi-day fishing vessel in a deep-sea operation off the west coast, seizing a large consignment of narcotics. • The estimated street value of the confiscated drugs is close to Rs. 5 Billion (Rs. 5 Bn). • Total quantity seized exceeds 350 kilograms, comprising both heroin and crystal methamphetamine ("ice"). • The vessel and suspects have been handed over for further joint investigation by the Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau.