INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Navys operations in 2024 have actually yielded impressive results, bringing to justice 407 individuals, both local and foreign,
associated with a broad array of prohibited acts such as smuggling of narcotics, prescription drugs, and contraband along with collaring
those associated with human smuggling.Issuing a declaration, Sri Lanka Navy stated that these operations were carried out in close
coordination with police and maritime partners in the region.Meanwhile, the gross street worth of narcotics and prescription drugs seized in
these operations has actually been valued at over Rs
28,158 million of street value, Sri Lanka Navy said.The Sri Lanka Navy consistently performs operations in collaboration with local maritime
partners, to resolve an assortment of illicit activities, consisting of drug trafficking, within the ocean region.The Navy has actually
collaborated carefully with the Sri Lanka Police, Police Narcotic Bureau, Police STF, Excise Department and law enforcement agencies as well
as the Indian Navy and Maldivian Coast Guard, actively sharing info throughout these operations.In such operations performed in 2024,
considerable quantities of illegal compounds have been taken, consisting of more than 622kg of heroin worth over Rs
15,554 million of street worth, more than 1,211 kg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) worth over Rs
11,508 countless street worth, more than 1,752 kg of Kerala marijuana worth over Rs
700 countless street worth, more than 119kg of regional cannabis worth over Rs
23 countless street value and 1,179,746 prescription drugs worth over Rs
373 countless street value.In addition, based on info by the Navy, the Police and Police STF destroyed 107626 plants of regional
cannabis.Additionally, 21 regional fishing boats together with 230 individuals thought of participation in drug trafficking have been
apprehended and produced for onward legal action
Appropriately, the gross street value of narcotics and prescription drugs kept in the operations in the past year has actually been valued
28,158 million, Sri Lanka Navy added.Also, the Navy has actually captured 02 suspects trying to unlawfully offer 226 bottles of alcohol as
well as 234670 illegal cigarettes, 972 aphrodisiacs drug tablets and 52 suspects in connection to those unlawful acts.Moreover, 11 elephant
pearls and over 04kg of gold, made prepared to be smuggled from the nation, with 14 suspects were held as part of the marine operations in
Apart from that, the Navy intercepted a craft with 05 people, for smuggling wild animals, through island waters, according to the navy.The
Navy likewise seized over 65,687 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves, more than 7,272 kg of dried turmeric, over 368kg of ginger, 8,330 bottles and
56,786 packets of agrochemical, 727 cosmetic items and apprehended 81 Sri Lankan nationals, 03 Indian nationals and an Indian dhow in the
past year.Preventive of human smuggling and prohibited migration efforts, the Navy held 01 boat from India and 20 individuals for their
involvement in human smuggling
Upon being held, they were turned over to authorities for legal proceedings, it added.As part of the Clean Sri Lanka nationwide effort, the
Sri Lanka Navy has strategized its operations for 2025, intending to combat prohibited activities, including drug trafficking in the
countrys maritime zones, promote maritime stability, and support the realization of Sri Lankas national maritime goals, according to the
