Sri Lanka Navy Seizes 702 Kg Of Tendu Leaves
Date
6/16/2024 6:15:11 AM
(MENAFN- IANS) Colombo, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka Navy said on Sunday that it seized 702 kg of Tendu leaves smuggled into the country and arrested two suspects during a search operation.
The Navy added that it conducts regular search operations and patrols in the coastal areas of the island, to prevent the influx of a wide range of illegal items into the country, Xinhua news agency reported.
As part of these ongoing efforts, staff vessel SLNS Thambapanni, under the Northwestern Naval Command, conducted a search operation on Saturday in the Daluwa area leading to the seizure.
The seized consignment was packed in 19 sacks.
Additionally, the operation led to the confiscation of a three-wheeler used in the illegal activity, according to the Navy.
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