Navy managed to seize 3.5Kg of Kerala cannabis, during a combined operation conducted with the Excise Department in Maradankeni, Jaffna yesterday, Navy said.
Accordingly, naval personnel attached to the Northern Naval Command was able to find 02 suspicious parcels cast aside in the general area of Maradankeni, during a coordinated search conducted with the Chankani Excise Station. The parcels contained 03kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis which were subsequently taken into custody.
The consignment of cannabis is believed to have been cast off by suspects in fear of continuous search operations being conducted in the area by Navy. The Chankani Excise Station is conducting further investigation into the incident.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
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