A stock believed to be 300kg of heroin and 25kg of ICE narcotics have been seized from a local fishing boat in Southern seas.
The Sri Lanka Navy said six crew members of the vessel were also taken into custody in a joint operation.
Speaking to NewsRadio, Navy Media Spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva said the operation was conducted early this morning jointly by the Navy, State Intelligence Service and the Police Narcotics Bureau.
He said the vessel and the stock of narcotics are being transported to the Galle harbour at present.
The Navy Spokesperson said officials will ascertain the value of narcotics haul at the Galle harbour.
