Sri Lanka Navy Seizes Fishing Trawler Carrying Rs. 5 Billion Worth of Narcotics
WorldAhmed Shurau
A multi-day fishing trawler intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep-sea waters off the western coast has been brought to Dikkowita Harbour for further inspection.
According to the Navy, the vessel was seized on suspicion of carrying narcotics. Subsequent investigations revealed that over 350 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and heroin, valued at approximately Rs. 5 billion, were found on board.
Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara, confirmed the discovery, noting that the operation was part of the Navy’s intensified maritime surveillance efforts targeting large-scale drug trafficking networks. (Newswire)
World11/4/2025Sri Lanka Navy Seizes Fishing Trawler Carrying Rs. 5 Billion Worth of Narcotics
News11/4/202550th Session of Universal Periodic Review Begins in Geneva; Maldives to Undergo Review on 5 November
Business11/4/2025Sichuan Airlines Commences Operations from New Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport
News11/4/2025MTCC to Begin Asphalt Layering for Segment 1 of Boduthakurufaanu Magu This Month