{
  "id": 18432877,
  "title": "Another major narcotics haul seized in southern seas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/another-major-narcotics-haul-seized-in-southern-seas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T00:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/another-major-narcotics-haul-seized-in-southern-seas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A significant narcotics seizure occurred in the southern seas, as reported by the Sri Lanka Navy. The intercepted consignment, estimated to have a street value of over Rs. 4.2 billion, included 189 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and 246 g of heroin. Five individuals were arrested in connection with the incident. The fishing trawler, which was carrying 10 sacks of the narcotics, was brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour on May 5 for further inspection. After additional examination, it was confirmed that the shipment contained approximately 132 kg and 26 g of 'ice' in 100 parcels and around 57 kg and 220 g of heroin in 52 parcels. The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have been working together since the launch of the 'A Nation United' national mission in October 2025, resulting in the seizure of narcotics with a gross street value exceeding Rs. 114 billion in the preceding year. So far in 2026, these operations have led to the seizure of narcotics with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 73 billion.",
  "summary": "Gross street value of drug consignment Rs. 4.2 bn The Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler smuggling approximately 189 kg and 246 g of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and heroin respectively on the high seas south of Sri Lanka. Five persons were taken into custody. Navy headquarters said that the trawler, carrying 10 sacks of […]",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}