Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID

Five fishing trawlers of narcotics dealer ‘Dehi Bale’ seized by CID

November 26, 2025   01:39 pm

A total of five fishing trawlers reportedly belonging to large-scale drug trafficker Sehan Sathsara alias ‘Dehi Bale’ have been seized.

The trawlers valued at Rs. 200 million have been seized by the Illegal Assets Investigations Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The boats were seized while anchored at the Dikwella Fisheries Harbour.

 

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