A large haul of heroin was seized off the southern coast.

April 17, 2023

A large haul of heroin weighing 175 kg was seized off the southern coast by the Sri Lankan Navy. A trawler carrying the contraband, along with six suspects, was taken to the Galle harbor this morning.

A large haul of heroin was seized off the southern coast.

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