A local multiday fishing trawler carrying a large consignment of narcotics has been seized off the Southern Coast.
The Sri Lanka Navy stated that the trawler with 06 suspects was seized during a coordinated operation conducted with the State Intelligence Service.
The apprehension was made by SLNS Vijayabahu in the high seas South of Sri Lanka.
The Navy added that the trawler and suspects are expected to be brought to the Colombo Port today (May 18) for legal action. (NewsWire)