Four Boats Seized and 11 Apprehended With Beedi Leaves in the Sea Off Udappuwa, Puttalam

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Navy apprehended eleven individuals with a stock of illegally transported Beedi leaves in the sea off Udappuwa.

The Navy stated that the suspects include seven Indian nationals and four Sri Lankans.

Two Indian fishing boats and two local boats were also taken into Naval custody during the operation.

Authorities recovered nearly 2,400 kilograms of beedi leaves packed in 60 sacks.

Navy Spokesperson Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said the consignment is scheduled to be handed over to the Customs Preventive Office at the Colombo Port for further legal proceedings.