Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Ten suspects arrested in connection with a large-scale narcotics and weapons seizure aboard two multi-day fishing trawlers in the seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka have been issued seven-day detention orders after being produced before the Hulftsdorp (Aluthkade) Courts Complex.

The suspects were apprehended after the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted one fishing vessel carrying five suspects along with narcotics and firearms in the deep seas, while another vessel with five other suspects was also taken into custody. Both vessels were subsequently brought to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour on March 12.

Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB), who are conducting further investigations into the incident, stated ...