Srilanka, Oct. 15 -- A large consignment of the narcotic substance heroin weighing over 100 kilograms was seized from the Kapparathota Beach in Weligama this morning (15), following information received by five suspects arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy.

The seizure was made during a coordinated operation involving the Sri Lanka Navy, Police and other security agencies.

According to the Sri Lanka Navy, the Police Special Task Force (STF) recovered 120 packets concealed inside six sacks, along with two satellite phones and an internet connectivity device concealed at Kapparathota Beach.

Accordingly, the operation was launched based on credible information revealed by five suspects arrested by the Navy during a search operation conducted o...