Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Navy seized a consignment of approximately 405kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended two suspects during a search operation conducted in the Thudawa sea area, Kalpitiya, on Friday (3).

As part of its continuous efforts to curb illegal activities via sea routes, the Navy carries out regular patrols and search operations around the island's coastal waters.

In this operation, conducted by SLNS Vijaya in the Northwestern Naval Command in the sea area of Thudawa on the night of October 3, the suspects were apprehended and the consignment of Kendu leaves and the dinghy were seized.

The suspects have been identified as residents of Moththuwaram and Palliwasalthurai in Kalpitiya. The suspects, together with the ...