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

News record9 January 2024Trafficking

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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Date9 Jan 2024

CategoryTrafficking

CountrySri Lanka

State / provinceNorthern Province

District / areaJaffna District

LocalityWallipuram

AgencySri Lanka Navy, Army Military Intelligence Corps, Police STF

Coordinates9.82, 80.24

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

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