{
  "id": 14834492,
  "title": "Joint operation nets more than 100 kilos of heroin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/joint-operation-nets-more-than-100-kilos-of-heroin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T00:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/joint-operation-nets-more-than-100-kilos-of-heroin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 15, a joint operation by the Navy, Police, and other security agencies resulted in the seizure of over 100 kilos of heroin from Kapparathota Beach in Weligama. The operation, which began on October 13, was triggered by information obtained from five suspects apprehended by the Navy in southern waters off Dondra during a search. The Navy recovered 120 packets of heroin concealed in six sacks, along with two satellite phones and an internet connectivity device. The suspects have been handed over to the Police Narcotic Bureau for further legal proceedings. The Navy pledged to continue anti-narcotics operations along Sri Lanka's coastline as part of the national initiative 'A Nation United', with public and fishing community support.",
  "summary": "by Norman Palihawadane More than 100 kilos of heroin were recovered from Kapparathota Beach in Weligama yesterday morning (15), on information obtained from five suspects apprehended by the Navy. The detection was made during a joint operation involving the Navy, Police and several other security agencies. According to the Navy, the Police Special Task Force […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}