Sri Lanka, June 17 -- Special search operations conducted by the Navy this morning (16th June 2021) in the beach areas of Konthampiddi, Mannar and Arippu in Silawathura led to the seizure of over 370kg of smuggled dried turmeric and apprehension of 02 suspects in connection with the racket as well as over 294kg of Kendu leaves respectively.

As a result of the Navy's continuous vigil in coastal areas of the island to curb smuggling by sea, the North Central Naval Command managed to make this apprehension at Konthampiddi beach this morning, after interrogation of 02 individuals for their suspicious behaviour. Along with the 02 suspects, the Navy seized about 370kg and 600g of dried turmeric in 13 sacks which were attempted to be smuggled i...