Five Indians arrested while smuggling 120 kg cannabis via sea

The Navy has apprehended five Indians along with a boat who were transferring approximately 120 kg of Kerala Cannabis by sea.

The Sri Lankan racketeer who involved in this smuggling attempt has also been arrested along with a Fiber Glass Dinghy, the Navy said in a statement today (05).

“By the time the arrest was made, the Indian boat was heading towards Silavathurai and the Navy suspects that this consignment has been brought from India. The six persons along with the cannabis will be handed over to the Kalpitiya Police for further investigations.” the statement added. 

Sri Lanka Navy maintains continuous surveillance along the coastal belt in order to prevent drug smuggling via sea. Vigilant naval personnel have been able to apprehend a total of approx 420 kg of Kerala Cannabis in 13 occasions during cross border drug smuggling rackets with the key personnel involved within this year.