The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi‑day local fishing vessel transporting a large consignment of narcotics during a special operation south of the island.
According to the Navy, the long‑range patrol craft carried out the operation in deep-sea waters, leading to the seizure of the vessel along with four suspects on board.
The vessel was found carrying sacks suspected to contain narcotics.
The Navy confirmed that the vessel, the consignment, and the suspects are being escorted ashore for further investigations and legal proceedings. (Newswire)