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Major drug bust at Seenimodera: Trawler owner arrested

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October 03, 2025

The owner of a trawler has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) in connection with the recent seizure of over 700 kilos of drugs in Seenimodara, Tangalle.

- NORMAN PALIHAWADANE

According to police, more than 700 kilos of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) were found in three lorries in the same

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