News:2026-03-02/Eradication/police-seize-cannabis-and-firearm-in-yala

NewsEradication2 March 2026

Police seize cannabis and firearm in Yala

Part of Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2026)

Buttala Police raided a well-maintained cannabis plantation in the Wandama area of Yala National Park, seizing approximately 13,500 plants valued at over 5 million rupees. Officers also recovered a locally manufactured firearm from the suspect, a resident of the Kuda Oya area, who is to be produced before Wellawaya Magistrate's Court. All confiscated plants were destroyed by fire.

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PlaceWandamaMonaragala DistrictUva ProvinceSri Lanka

Growing regionSouthern Sri Lanka

Growing areaYala-Lunugamvehera

AgencyButtala Police

Plants eradicated13,500

Approximate location6.45, 81.40

Quantities as reported by the source.

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2026-03-02 Eradication Police seize cannabis and firearm in Yala Buttala Police raided a well-maintained cannabis plantation in the Wandama area of Yala National Park, seizing approximately 13,500 plants valued at over 5 million rupees. Officers also recovered a locally manufactured firearm from the suspect, a resident of the Kuda Oya area, who is to be produced before Wellawaya Magistrate's Court. All confiscated plants were destroyed by fire. https://www.hirunews.lk/goldfmnews/449947/police-seize-cannabis-and-firearm-in-yala Sri Lanka eradication campaigns (2026) Sri Lanka Uva Province Monaragala District Wandama 6° 27' 0.00" N, 81° 24' 0.00" E Southern Sri Lanka Yala-Lunugamvehera Buttala Police 13500 https://cdn.hirunews.lk/Data/News Images/202603/1772430284 7275054 hirunews.jpg