In a major crackdown on maritime drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy has seized 10 local multi-day fishing trawlers allegedly involved in smuggling narcotics during the first three months of this year.
The announcement was made today (17) by Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath while addressing the media following the arrival of a trawler carrying narcotics at the Dikowita Fisheries Harbour.
According to the Navy, the seized vessels were found transporting a large quantity of dangerous drugs, including crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” along with heroin, hashish, and cocaine.
Authorities revealed that more than 1,800 kilograms of illicit narcotics have been taken into custody from the intercepted trawlers so far this year, marking one of the most significant maritime drug seizures in recent months.
Commander Sampath further stated that the estimated street value of the confiscated drugs exceeds Rs. 44 billion, highlighting the scale of the illegal operation and the severe threat it poses to the country.
The latest seizure underscores the Navy’s intensified efforts to combat organized drug trafficking networks operating through Sri Lankan waters.
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