Navy seizes Kerala cannabis with a street value of Rs. 54 mn

The Navy on Monday (6) night intercepted a dinghy carrying Kerala cannabis weighing over 137 kg off the Eluvaitivu Island. During the operation, the Navy also nabbed three individuals suspected of involvement in this unlawful activity.

. The consignment of Kerala cannabis was in 56 packages, stuffed in three sacks. Thus, the stock of Kerala cannabis, the dinghy and the three suspects aboard were taken into naval custody.

The street value of Kerala cannabis recovered in this operation is believed to be over Rs. 54 million.

The arrested suspects are residents of Pooneryn, who are between 20 and 44 years of age. The suspects along with the stock of Kerala cannabis and the dinghy will be handed over to the Kayts Police for legal action.