News:2019-03-20/Trafficking/over-150-kg-of-kerala-ganja-discovered-in-urumale

NewsTrafficking20 March 2019

Over 150 kg of Kerala Ganja discovered in Urumale

The Sri Lanka Navy discovered over 150 kg of Kerala Ganja concealed inside 5 bags on Urumale Beach, Mannar. No suspects were apprehended. Naval operations in the area were continuing.

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PlaceUrumale BeachMannar DistrictNorthern ProvinceSri Lanka

AgencySri Lanka Navy

Approximate location9.05, 79.85

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2019-03-20 Trafficking Over 150 kg of Kerala Ganja discovered in Urumale The Sri Lanka Navy discovered over 150 kg of Kerala Ganja concealed inside 5 bags on Urumale Beach, Mannar. No suspects were apprehended. Naval operations in the area were continuing. https://www.newsfirst.lk/2019/03/20/over-150-kg-of-kerala-ganja-discovered-in-urumale/ Sri Lanka Northern Province Mannar District Urumale Beach 9° 3' 0.00" N, 79° 51' 0.00" E Sri Lanka Navy