ICE and Heroin Worth Over Rs. 3 Bn Seized from Fishing Vessel Brought to Dikowita Harbour

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A total of 100 packets of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and 52 packets of heroin have been recovered from a multi-day fishing vessel brought to the Dikowita Harbour.

Navy Spokesperson Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said that five suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident.

Sri Lanka Navy says the estimated street value of the seized narcotics exceeds Rs. 3 billion.

Meanwhile, the Police Narcotics Bureau has commenced weighing the seized drugs.

The Navy had taken control of the multi-day fishing vessel, suspected of transporting narcotics, during a special search operation conducted in the seas south of Sri Lanka.

The vessel was brought to Dikowita Harbour this morning.

The fishing vessel departed from the Gandara fishing area on its recent voyage.