Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 21 sacks and travel bags containing approx. 561kg and 705g of methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin during a joint operation conducted in the coastal area of Naotunna in Thalalla, Matara this morning, 24 October 2026.
The coordinated operation was mounted following credible information received by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard. During the operation, search teams recovered 10 sacks and 11 travel bags suspected of containing narcotics on the beach, alongside a dinghy (1) believed to have been used to smuggle the consignment.
Subsequent examinations conducted with the assistance of the Police Narcotic ...