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Navy Seizes Dinghy Suspected of Carrying Drugs

Navy Seizes Dinghy Suspected of Carrying Drugs off Mannar

by Staff Writer 14-02-2026 | 3:17 PM

COLOMBO (News1st): A dinghy suspected of transporting drugs has been taken into custody by the Navy in the sea off Mannar.

The Navy said that two people on board have also been taken into custody.

Several bags of suspected drugs have been found in the dinghy.

The Navy said that the dinghy and the suspects are currently being brought to land.

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