11 arrested with drug haul in two fishing boats seized off southern coast
Sri Lanka Navy officers detained 11 individuals and seized two multi-day fishing trawlers in deep waters off the southern coast, confiscating heroin and ICE (crystal methamphetamine). The operation, reported by AdaDerana RSS on January 24, 2026, underscores ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking at sea. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=117537