Heroin and ‘Ice’ Seized from Trawler; Five Arrested

COLOMBO (News1st); Five individuals aboard a multi-day fishing trawler, which was taken into Navy custody in the southern seas while transporting a stock of narcotics, have been arrested.

Navy Spokesperson Commander Chaminda Walakuluge stated that the multi-day fishing trawler was brought to the Galle Harbour this morning.

He added that 50 packets of heroin and 52 packets of crystal methamphetamine ("Ice") were found onboard.

The multi-day fishing trawler was intercepted by the Navy during a special operation conducted in the deep seas south of the island.