{
  "id": 18235035,
  "title": "Hashish haul intended for SL seized in TN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hashish-haul-intended-for-sl-seized-in-tn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T00:01:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/hashish-haul-intended-for-sl-seized-in-tn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian authorities intercepted a shipment of 19.8 kilograms of hashish near Pasipattinam beach in Tamil Nadu, with the intention of smuggling the narcotics to Sri Lanka, officials announced on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off, a team of Indian police officers, headed by Inspector David Ravirajan and Sub-Inspector Ramesh, apprehended the key suspect, identified as Mano, along with two kilos of the substance. Upon further questioning, Indian law enforcement recovered approximately 18 kilograms of hashish hidden at Mano's residence in Thalirmarungur. The street value of the seized hashish in India is roughly Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram, but in Sri Lanka, the value can escalate to nearly Rs 10 lakh per kilogram due to market conditions. Authorities believe a larger criminal network was involved and additional arrests are expected in the near future. Mano has a prior criminal record with the Indian police, having been previously sought in connection with a case involving 15 kilograms of marijuana registered at the Thondi Police Station.",
  "summary": "Indian police seized 19.8 kg of hashish intended for Sri Lanka and arrested a key suspect near Pasipattinam beach in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, officials said on Wednesday. Indian media reported that acting on specific intelligence, an Indian police team, led by Inspector David Ravirajan, and Sub-Inspector Ramesh, had secured the suspect, identified as Mano, […]",
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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."
}