Suspect held with smuggled stock of Kendu leaves and dried turmeric in Mannar

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A suspect along with 514kg of Kendu leaves and 70kg of dried turmeric that were to be smuggled into the island via sea routes was arrested during a special search operation conducted in the beach area of Vankalai, Mannar today, Navy said.

Navy said it has stepped up patrols and is conducting regular operations covering the coastal region to curb smuggling by sea.

During a similar operation in Vankalai beach area, the North Central Naval Command managed to recover these stocks of Kendu leaves and dried turmeric concealed in a nearby shrubs, after having smuggled via sea, Navy said.

The consignment comprised about 514kg of Kendu leaves in 17 polythene sacks and about 70kg of dried turmeric wrapped in 02 polythene sacks. The operation also paved the way to collar a suspect in connection to this racket.

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