6 arrested with fishing vessel over drug-related activities off Western Coast
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6 arrested with fishing vessel over drug-related activities off Western Coast

November 1, 2025   10:54 am

The Sri Lanka Navy has taken six individuals into custody, along with their multi-day fishing vessel, in the deep seas off the western coast on suspicion of drug-related activities. 

The apprehension was carried out during a special operation, and the individuals, along with the vessel, are currently being escorted to land, according to a Navy Spokesman.

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