Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The haul of narcotics found in the two multi-day fishing trawlers detained in deep seas off Sri Lanka's southern coast yesterday (27), has now been estimated to be over 600 kilograms, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

Acting on credible information, the Navy launched a special operation with the State Intelligence Service, the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and the Regional Coordination Operation Centres, to intercept the two trawlers carrying a large quantity of narcotics.

Accordingly, 11 suspects and a haul of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE) were taken into custody.

The arrested individuals are residents of Dondra, the Navy added.

The drug-laden trawlers were escorted to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour today (28) ...