A fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka was found to be carrying more than 100 kg of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and over 50 kg of heroin, with an estimated street value of Rs. 3 billion.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) revealed the details during an inspection of the seized trawler at Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour this morning (05).
He said the narcotics found aboard the vessel will be subject to further inspection.
The locally registered multi-day fishing trawler was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special naval operation in deep-sea waters south of the island yesterday (04), after it was suspected of transporting narcotics.
The vessel and its crew members were subsequently brought to Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour this morning for further inspection and investigations.
Approximately 10 sacks containing the suspected narcotics were found aboard the trawler.
The vessel and its crew members have been handed over for further investigations and legal proceedings.
