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Navy nabs four suspects with ’Ice’ worth Rs 6 million
Four suspects who attempted to smuggle 1.21 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) via sea into the island were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during a special operation carried out in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar yesterday.
The substance had been in a package concealed in a fishing net. Along with the narcotic drugs, three suspects and the dinghy were also taken into naval custody. The operation also led to the capture of another individual who was suspected to have connection with this racketeering, while on the scene.
The street value of the seized narcotics is believed to be around Rs 6 million.
The apprehended suspects were identified as residents of Urumalai, from 23 to 33 years of age. Meanwhile, the accused together with Crystal Methamphetamine and dinghy were handed over to the Talaimannar Police for onward legal action.
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