Navy Seizes Over Rs. 109 Billion in Narcotics Under ‘A Nation United’ Operation

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy says it has seized narcotics worth more than Rs. 109 billion since October last year, during raids conducted under the “A Nation United” national operation.

The raids were carried out jointly by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard Department.

The seized narcotics include 2,641 kilograms and 403 grams of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ICE”; 1,944 kilograms and 257 grams of heroin; 256 kilograms and 200 grams of cocaine; more than 65 kilograms of hashish; 86,126 kilograms and 51 grams of beedi leaves; over four million narcotic pills; and 1,548 kilograms and 702 grams of Kerala cannabis.

Meanwhile, a haul of 561 kilograms and 705 grams of crystal methamphetamine and heroin was recovered yesterday along the Naotunna coastline in Thalalla, Matara. The drugs were found in 21 sacks and travel bags.

The street value of the haul is estimated at Rs. 11.8 billion.

Search operations are continuing to locate the suspects who allegedly abandoned the drugs along the beach and fled the scene.