Mannar, Oct. 6 – The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect and seized 56,870 prescription drugs, along with spices and cosmetics, during a search operation at Keeri beach, Mannar in the early hours of Sunday (06).
The operation was conducted by the Naval Detachment Thalpadu of SLNS Gajaba under the North Central Naval Command, after intercepting a suspicious dinghy approaching the beach.
The arrested suspect, identified as a resident of Thalpadu, was taken into custody along with the dinghy and the smuggled goods.
The Navy handed over the suspect and the seized items to the Customs Office in Jaffna for onward legal proceedings.
Officials said the Navy continues to maintain strict coastal patrols to prevent illegal activities, including smuggling attempts via sea routes.
