News:2024-01-09/Trafficking/rs-33-mn-worth-kerala-cannabis-recovered-in-wallipuram

NewsTrafficking9 January 2024

Rs. 33 Mn worth Kerala cannabis recovered in Wallipuram

A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy, Army Military Intelligence Corps, and Nelliadi Police STF recovered over 84.6 kg of Kerala cannabis hidden in three sacks in shrubs near Wallipuram beach, Jaffna. The consignment comprised 40 packages with an estimated street value of Rs. 33 million. The haul was handed to Point Pedro Police for legal proceedings.

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PlaceWallipuramJaffna DistrictNorthern ProvinceSri Lanka

AgencySri Lanka Navy, Army Military Intelligence Corps, Police STF

Approximate location9.82, 80.24

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2024-01-09 Trafficking Rs. 33 Mn worth Kerala cannabis recovered in Wallipuram A joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy, Army Military Intelligence Corps, and Nelliadi Police STF recovered over 84.6 kg of Kerala cannabis hidden in three sacks in shrubs near Wallipuram beach, Jaffna. The consignment comprised 40 packages with an estimated street value of Rs. 33 million. The haul was handed to Point Pedro Police for legal proceedings. https://www.newsfirst.lk/2024/01/09/rs-33-mn-worth-kerala-cannabis-recovered-in-wallipuram Sri Lanka Northern Province Jaffna District Wallipuram 9° 49' 12.00" N, 80° 14' 24.00" E Sri Lanka Navy, Army Military Intelligence Corps, Police STF