The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a consignment of narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 4.2 billion from a locally registered multi-day fishing trawler intercepted in deep-sea waters south of Sri Lanka.
The seized consignment comprised 132 kg and 26 g of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and 57 kg and 220 g of heroin, bringing the total quantity of narcotics recovered to more than 189 kg.
Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) disclosed the details during an inspection of the seized vessel at Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour this morning (05).
The trawler was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (04) during a special naval operation in deep-sea waters south of the island, following suspicions that it was being used to transport narcotics.
The vessel, along with its crew members, was subsequently brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour for further inspection and investigations.
Approximately 10 sacks containing the suspected narcotics were recovered from the vessel.
The Deputy Minister stated that the seized substances would be subjected to further examination.
The vessel and its crew members have since been handed over to the relevant authorities for further investigations and legal proceedings.
