By Newswire Editorial

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized more than 100 packets of suspected ICE and heroin from a multi-day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep seas south of Sri Lanka.

According to reports, the fishing vessel named ‘Yasiru Putha’ was brought to the Galle Harbour following a special operation conducted jointly by the Navy and intelligence agencies.

During the operation, Navy personnel discovered more than 50 packets of ICE narcotics and more than 52 packets of heroin, packed in six sacks aboard the vessel.

The fishing vessel had departed from the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour on September 21 and was intercepted on November 11 following intelligence received regarding the transportation of narcotics.

Five suspects who were aboard the vessel were also taken into Navy custody.

Meanwhile, officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau are conducting further examinations to determine the exact weight and quantity of the seized narcotics. (Newswire)