Navy intercepts trawler suspected of narcotics smuggling off southwest coast

March 31, 2026 at 9:29 PM

The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics during an operation off the southwest coast.

The vessel, along with its suspected illicit cargo and six individuals on board, is being escorted to shore for further investigation.

Navy said that further details regarding the developments will be released in due course (NewsWire)