Sri Lanka Navy Seizes Over 300kg Heroin at Sea

The Sri Lanka Navy stopped a major drug smuggling attempt at sea. The action was taken after receiving international intelligence.

Naval teams spotted a fishing boat near Beruwala. The boat looked suspicious. Officers quickly moved in and surrounded it.

The Navy then checked the boat. They found 298 fertilizer sacks onboard. Inside the sacks, more than 300 kilograms of heroin had been hidden.

The boat was taken to Dikowita Fisheries Harbour. Officers carried out a full inspection there.

Six suspects were arrested at the scene. Officers also seized modern communication devices from the boat.

The Police Narcotics Bureau is now leading the investigation. Officials believe an international crime network is behind this smuggling attempt.