header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Mogo Academy
Latest
21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
Dec 24, 202510:51 AM
Google NewsAdd on Google
21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
Mobitel Inner

A total of 21kg of heroin and 172kg crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) have been found in the multi-day fishing vessel which was taken into custody in southern seas by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (23).

 

The value of the seized narcotics is estimated to be over Rs. 2 billion.

 

The fishing vessel along with the stock of narcotics packed in 11 sacks was brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour at around 6:00 a.m. today (24).

 

A total of five individuals who were on board the multi-day fishing vessel were taken into custody.

 

The arrested suspects are residents of Dondra.

 

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the vessel had departed from Gandara on December 9.

 

 

 

 

RelatedNews
Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Fishing vessel taken into custody with narcotics in southern seas brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Dec 24, 202507:38 AM
MostRead
Mobitel Upahara
VideoStories
Govt exerting influence over country's judiciary – Opposition Leader accuses

Govt exerting influence over country's judiciary – Opposition Leader accuses

Sri Lanka to strengthen preparedness for potential El Niño-related climate changes

Sri Lanka to strengthen preparedness for potential El Niño-related climate changes

Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 47 as cases exceed 67,000

Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 47 as cases exceed 67,000

Middle East conflict disruptions weigh heavily on Asia’s economic outlook, ADB warns

Middle East conflict disruptions weigh heavily on Asia’s economic outlook, ADB warns

Dengue cases remain high in Western Provincewith nearly 35,000 cases reported

Dengue cases remain high in Western Provincewith nearly 35,000 cases reported

Appeals Court postpones further consideration of Suresh Sallay’s petition until July 14

Appeals Court postpones further consideration of Suresh Sallay’s petition until July 14

Opposition Leader accuses govt of exploiting parliamentary rules to silence MPs

Opposition Leader accuses govt of exploiting parliamentary rules to silence MPs

Eight prison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promoted

Eight prison officers killed in Negombo Prison riots posthumously promoted

Prison officer faces death threats after opening fire during Negombo Prison clash

Prison officer faces death threats after opening fire during Negombo Prison clash

Paddy procurement for Yala season set to commence on July 15

Paddy procurement for Yala season set to commence on July 15

71 Colombo University students contract dengue; several lectures moved online

71 Colombo University students contract dengue; several lectures moved online

Several opposition MPs criticize govt's handling of Negombo Prison unrest

Several opposition MPs criticize govt's handling of Negombo Prison unrest

Opposition MPs stage black armband protest in parliament over Negombo Prison unrest

Opposition MPs stage black armband protest in parliament over Negombo Prison unrest

Negombo Prison unrest: Remains of fallen officers brought to Welikada Prison for final respects

Negombo Prison unrest: Remains of fallen officers brought to Welikada Prison for final respects

Inflation accelerates to 6.8% in June as unemployment remains at 3.7% in Q1 2026

Inflation accelerates to 6.8% in June as unemployment remains at 3.7% in Q1 2026

Lassana Flora