A total of 100 packets of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 52 packets of heroin have been recovered from a multi-day fishing vessel brought to Dikowita Harbour.
Navy Spokesperson Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said that five suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident.
The Sri Lanka Navy estimates the street value of the seized narcotics to exceed Rs. 3 billion.
Meanwhile, the Police Narcotics Bureau has commenced weighing the seized drugs.
The Navy took control of the fishing vessel, suspected of transporting narcotics, during a special search operation conducted in the seas south of Sri Lanka. The vessel was brought to Dikowita Harbour this morning.
According to reports, the fishing vessel had departed from the Gandara fishing area on its recent voyage.
