Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Acting on information received by the Army Intelligence Unit, a raid carried out in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna on Monday (16) led to the seizure of 75 kilograms and 210 grams of Kerala cannabis illegally smuggled into Sri Lanka from India by sea.Ceylon Exports information

The seized stock, packed into 36 parcels, is estimated to be worth around Rs. 2.5 million.

One suspect connected to the smuggling operation was arrested during the raid, while a dinghy used for the illegal transport was also taken into custody.

The suspect and recovered items have been handed over to the Point Pedro Police Station for further investigations.

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