Over 60kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 20 million were seized in a search operation carried out in the beach area of Analthivu island in Jaffna on Tuesday, the Navy said.
The cannabis washed ashore were carefully wrapped in 25 packages and stuffed inside two sacks.
The search operation was conducted by the Northern Naval Command in coordination with Kayts police.
“It is believed that the smugglers might have left behind the consignment being unable to fetch them ashore, as a result of constant naval search operations in the area. The stock of Kerala cannabis was handed over to the Kayts Police for onward legal proceedings,” the Navy said.
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
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