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Sri Lankan navy seize boat with 101kg of drugs from northwest of Maldives

Sri Lankan authorities intercepted a fishing trawler carrying 101kg of methamphetamine and heroin in the sea south of Sri Lanka and northwest of the Maldives. Five suspects were taken into custody and the vessel was taken to Galle harbour.

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  1. Fri 13 Nov
    The intercepted fishing trawler was taken to the Galle harbour. on Friday only The Edition the vessel was taken to the Galle harbour on Friday

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  • 101kg total drugs seized The Edition Sri Lankan authorities have intercepted a fishing trawler carrying 101kg of drugs, including methamphetamine and heroin

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  • 58kg and 736g heroin seized The Edition the consignment contained approximately 58kg and 736g of heroin packed in 52 parcels

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  • 43kg and 134g methamphetamine seized The Edition about 43kg and 134g of methamphetamine packed in 50 parcels

    Word for word from the report in The Edition. Open the report

  • 1.5 billion street value of seized drugs The Edition They valued the seized drugs to have a street price of Sri Lankan Rupees 1.5 billion (USD 4.5 million).

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  • 4.5 million street value of seized drugs in USD The Edition They valued the seized drugs to have a street price of Sri Lankan Rupees 1.5 billion (USD 4.5 million).

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