With the detection of 13.5 Kg heroin worth 16 million in a boat in Kakesanthurai sea area, Srilanka Navy has doubled it’s
Coast Guard patrolling in the north sea. Srilanka has become the nerve center for smuggling drugs. North sea is used as a convenience transit point to smuggle drugs. Out of the total drugs smuggled in to Srilanka, only 10% is used for local consumption, said Northern Navy Commander.
Captured contraband and the boat along with six Indians were handed over to the KKS police for prosecution , said Northern Navy Commander.