Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Approximately 123 kilograms of heroin have been found aboard the multi-day fishing trawler seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in seas south of Dondra, according to Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara.

The vessel was brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour a short while ago, where an official inspection was carried out.

Upon inspection, a total of six sacks containing 123 packets of heroin weighing 123 kilograms were found on board the vessel.

Accordingly, the Deputy Minister stated that the narcotics consignment contained heroin, adding that the estimated street value of the haul is over Rs. 3 billion.

The multi-day fishing trawler was intercepted by the Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (15) in seas south of Dondra...