News:2026-03-02/Enforcement/police-seize-cannabis-and-firearm-in-yala

2 March 2026

Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2026)

Enforcement

Sri Lanka·Uva Province·Monaragala District·Wandama· (Uva)

Police seize cannabis and firearm in Yala

Buttala Police raided a well-maintained cannabis plantation in the Wandama area of Yala National Park, seizing approximately 13,500 plants valued at over 5 million rupees. Officers also recovered a locally manufactured firearm from the suspect, a resident of the Kuda Oya area, who is to be produced before Wellawaya Magistrate's Court. All confiscated plants were destroyed by fire.

Source: https://www.hirunews.lk/goldfmnews/449947/police-seize-cannabis-and-firearm-in-yala

2026-03-02 Enforcement Police seize cannabis and firearm in Yala Buttala Police raided a well-maintained cannabis plantation in the Wandama area of Yala National Park, seizing approximately 13,500 plants valued at over 5 million rupees. Officers also recovered a locally manufactured firearm from the suspect, a resident of the Kuda Oya area, who is to be produced before Wellawaya Magistrate's Court. All confiscated plants were destroyed by fire. https://www.hirunews.lk/goldfmnews/449947/police-seize-cannabis-and-firearm-in-yala Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2026) Sri Lanka Uva Province Monaragala District Wandama 6° 27' 0.00" N, 81° 24' 0.00" E Uva Yala-Lunugamvehera Buttala Police