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Two nabbed with Rs 3.9 million worth of Kerala cannabis
A special search operation in Illuppukadawai, Mannar in the early hours of this morning (10) led to the seizure of 131kg and 725g of Kerala cannabis and two suspects and a truck used for the racket, the Sri Lanka Navy said.
On suspicion, the North Central Naval Command with the assistance of Mannar Police searched a refrigerator truck used for transportation of fish products. The search led to the recovery of about 131kg and 725g of Kerala cannabis concealed in the truck. The cannabis was concealed in 60 packages inside seven travelling bags.
Two suspects involved in the racket and the truck were arrested.
The street value of the seized stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to be over Rs. 39 million, the navy said.
The suspects have been identified as residents of Kalpitiya, aged 36 and 40. The suspects together with the stock of cannabis and the lorry were handed over to the Mannar Police for onward legal action.
By Romesh Madushanka
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