Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
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Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas

October 17, 2025   07:53 am

A boat carrying a stock of suspected narcotics has been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Southern seas.

According to the Navy Spokesman, the five-member crew and the boat are currently being escorted to the Galle Harbour.

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