Sri Lanka Navy intercepts fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on October 17, 2025 - 9:25 am
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a multi-day fishing vessel suspected of transporting narcotics in international waters south of Sri Lanka.
Navy Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath said that the operation led to the arrest of five crew members who were on board the vessel at the time.
The intercepted vessel is currently being escorted to the Galle Harbour, where further investigations will be carried out by the relevant authorities.
UPDATE – 02:00 PM:
The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed the contents of the boat it seized in southern waters earlier this morning (October 17).
According to the Navy Spokesman, the vessel was carrying 53 kilograms of heroin.
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