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Kerala cannabis valued at Rs. 75 million seized in Pesalai
A search operation conducted by the Navy off Pesalai, Mannar on 06th September 2024 resulted in the seizure of 05 sacks of Kerala cannabis weighing over 188 kilograms (wet weight).
It is suspected that the smugglers might have abandoned the stock of Kerala cannabis, due to naval presence in the area. The gross street value of Kerala cannabis held in this operation is believed to be approx. Rs. 75 million.
The stock of Kerala cannabis was handed over to the Pesalai Police for onward legal proceedings.
With the latest operation, the Navy and Coast Guard have seized a total of approx 1242kg of smuggled Kerala cannabis in 2024.