Massive heroin bust off Sri Lanka...

May 18, 2023  

 

Sri Lankan security forces have intercepted a trawler transporting approximately 125 kilograms of heroin in the high seas off the southern coast of the island. The hefty consignment of narcotics was taken into custody in a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the State Intelligence Service and Sri Lanka Navy. The joint operation also led to the apprehension of six suspects aboard the local multi-day fishing boat.


Captured by – Osanda Daham Nimsara

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