Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- In a decisive blow to maritime trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a major shipment of smuggled items, a dingy and arrested four suspects during a search operation conducted in the Ippantivu and Karuwalakuda areas in Kalpitiya on November 6. The Navy continues to conduct regular coastal patrols and search operations to prevent illegal activities, including smuggling attempts via sea routes.
The operation was mounted by the Naval Detachment Uchchamuni of SLNS Vijaya belonging to the Northwestern Naval Command in the Ippanthivu sea area and Karuwalakuda beach.
During the operation, Naval personnel inspected a suspicious dinghy that had arrived at the Karuwalakuda beach area. The inspection led to the seizure of a st...