Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The value of the stock of narcotics seized from the two intercepted trawlers in seas off the Southern coast is estimated to be Rs. 10 billion, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) confirmed.

The two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in international waters.

A total of 10 suspects who were on board the two vessels were also arrested by the Navy.

The suspicious trawlers were identified during a special naval operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka using long-range naval vessels.

During the search of one trawler, naval personnel disc...