Navy recovers over 85kg of Kerala cannabis in Jaffna

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the South beach area of Mandaitivu Island, Jaffna Monday (08) morning led to the detection of of over 85 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. Troops found three sacks of Kerala cannabis containing 22 packages stuffed with the contraband weighing about 85kg and 450g.

The gross street value of the stock of Kerala cannabis is believed to be over Rs. 28 million.

The consignment of narcotic substance has been kept in the naval custody.