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NewsTrafficking13 September 2022

Kerala Ganja worth Rs. 130 million seized — Indian dhow intercepted off Kudiramalai Point

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessel SLCGS Suraksha, in a coordinated operation with the Navy, intercepted an Indian dhow carrying 434 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis in 9 sacks in Sri Lankan waters west of Kudiramalai Point, Puttalam. Five Indian suspects aboard the dhow were apprehended. A Sri Lankan one-day fishing trawler with five Sri Lankan nationals was also seized on suspicion it had reached the area to receive and bring the consignment ashore — a mid-sea transfer caught in progress. The street value of the seizure was estimated at over Rs. 130 million. All suspects and contraband were handed to Kalpitiya Police.

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PlaceKudiramalai PointPuttalam DistrictNorth Western ProvinceSri Lanka

AgencySri Lanka Coast Guard; Sri Lanka Navy

Approximate location8.18, 79.72

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2022-09-13 Trafficking Kerala Ganja worth Rs. 130 million seized — Indian dhow intercepted off Kudiramalai Point The Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessel SLCGS Suraksha, in a coordinated operation with the Navy, intercepted an Indian dhow carrying 434 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis in 9 sacks in Sri Lankan waters west of Kudiramalai Point, Puttalam. Five Indian suspects aboard the dhow were apprehended. A Sri Lankan one-day fishing trawler with five Sri Lankan nationals was also seized on suspicion it had reached the area to receive and bring the consignment ashore — a mid-sea transfer caught in progress. The street value of the seizure was estimated at over Rs. 130 million. All suspects and contraband were handed to Kalpitiya Police. https://www.newsfirst.lk/2022/09/14/kerala-ganja-worth-rs-130-mn-sezied/ Sri Lanka North Western Province Puttalam District Kudiramalai Point 8° 10' 48.00" N, 79° 43' 12.00" E Sri Lanka Coast Guard Sri Lanka Navy