On receipt of intelligence, a group of naval personnel attached to SLNS Gotabaya in Mullaitivu belonging to the Eastern Naval Command in coordination with Mulathivu Police arrested 77.5 kg of Kerala Cannabis while being transferred in a three-wheeler in the coastal area of Ambalampokkane in Pudukurippu yesterday (23). The suspects had abandoned the haul of cannabis and escaped from the scene having seen the approaching naval personnel.

The apprehended haul of cannabis was produced to the Mullaitivu Police for onward legal action.