By Ruwan Weerakoon
(Lanka e-News, 13 Nov. 2026, 11.30 PM) During a special search operation in deep waters south of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Navy took five suspects into custody along with a local multi-day fishing vessel. The vessel was carrying six bags holding roughly 101 kilograms and 870 grams of ice and heroin.
The trawler carrying the drugs and the suspects were brought to Galle Harbour this morning (13) for further legal and investigative action.
Lanka e-News first exposed this consignment, which was due to be landed on the southern coast, several days ago.
A further examination, conducted with the expert assistance of the Police Narcotics Bureau, confirmed that the haul contained about 58 kilograms and 736 grams of heroin packed in 52 parcels, and about 43 kilograms and 134 grams of ice (crystal methamphetamine) packed in 50 parcels.
The estimated street value of the consignment is believed to exceed Rs. 1.5 billion (Rs. 150 crore). Steps have been taken to hand the five suspects, the drugs and the multi-day fishing vessel over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for further legal proceedings.
Senior Navy officers and senior Police Narcotics Bureau officers attended the inspection of the haul. They included Deputy Defence Minister Major General Aruna Jayasekara, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando, Southern Naval Command Commander Rear Admiral H.N.S. Perera, and Director General Operations Rear Admiral Chaminda Karunasena.
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