Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has seized approximately 52-60 kg of heroin and more than 50 kg of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') from a local multi-day fishing trawler intercepted in the high seas off Sri Lanka's southern coast.

Deputy Minister of Defence Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara stated that the narcotics seized from the vessel are estimated to be worth more than Rs. 1.5 billion.

The Deputy Minister made this statement today (13) while inspecting the vessel after it was brought to the Galle Fisheries Harbour.

Speaking to media, he further stated that the total weight of the seized narcotics exceeds 110 kg, while investigations into the consignment are ongoing.

Commenting further on the operation, Deputy Minist...