Colombo (News 1st): The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (January 7) apprehended a trawler that was transferring Kerala Cannabis in the seas off Galle. According to the Navy, six suspects were arrested while in possession of 15 kilograms of Kerala cannabis.

The suspects are residents of Beruwala and Ginthota areas aged 27, 28, 29, 31, 39 and 45. The seized Cannabis, suspects and the trawler have been handed over to Police Narcotic Bureau in Hikkaduwa for further investigation.

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