News:2025-02-24/Trafficking/kilinochchi-police-seize-490-kg-of-cannabis-arrest-two-suspects

NewsTrafficking24 February 2025

Kilinochchi police seize 490 kg of cannabis, arrest two suspects

Two suspects were arrested in the Paranthan area of Kilinochchi while transporting 490 kg of cannabis in a lorry, acting on military intelligence information. The suspects were handed to police for further investigation.

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PlaceParanthanKilinochchi DistrictNorthern ProvinceSri Lanka

AgencyKilinochchi Police, Military Intelligence

Approximate location9.45, 80.32

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2025-02-24 Trafficking Kilinochchi police seize 490 kg of cannabis, arrest two suspects Two suspects were arrested in the Paranthan area of Kilinochchi while transporting 490 kg of cannabis in a lorry, acting on military intelligence information. The suspects were handed to police for further investigation. https://www.newsfirst.lk/2025/02/24/kilinochchi-police-seize-490-kg-of-cannabis-arrest-two-suspects Sri Lanka Northern Province Kilinochchi District Paranthan 9° 27' 0.00" N, 80° 19' 12.00" E Kilinochchi Police, Military Intelligence