Over 212kg of heroin and ICE found in boat detained off Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy discovered over 212 kg of heroin and ICE hidden in a fishing trawler detained off Galle.
Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, a drug-carrying local multiday fishing trawler was intercepted by SLCG Samudraraksha off Galle.
The local multiday fishing trawler was escorted to the Dondra fisheries harbour and searched.
The Navy said that over 212kg (including packages) of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were recovered from the trawler this morning (22nd October 2023).
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, arrived at the Dondra fisheries harbour this morning to personally inspect the seized consignment of narcotics.
The Navy said that 160 packages of heroin, weighing about 180 kg and 800 g (including packages), and 28 parcels of crystal methamphetamine, weighing around 31 kg and 550 g (including packages), contained in 12 sacks were recovered.
The street value of the seized consignment of drugs weighing around 212 kg and 350g is believed to be over Rs. 4000 million.
Two suspects arrested in the operation were identified as residents of Dondra and Koottegoda. (Colombo Gazette)
