A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody in Wellampitiya after authorities found him carrying 130 foreign-made electronic cigarettes suspected to have been intended for illegal sale.
The arrest followed a joint operation involving naval personnel attached to SLNS Rangala under the Western Naval Command and officers from the Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit in Mirihana.
The suspect, who is a resident of Wellampitiya, was reportedly found in possession of the electronic cigarettes during the search. A car was also seized as part of the operation.
Following the arrest, the suspect, the electronic cigarettes and the vehicle were handed over to Wellampitiya Police for further investigations and legal proceedings.
The Sri Lanka Navy confirmed the operation and subsequent handover.
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