Approx. 1229kg of smuggled Tendu leaves found in Kalpitiya

<p><img src="" alt="Featured Image"></p><p><!-- wp:html --><p>A combined search operation, conducted by the Navy with the Army and the Police Narcotic Bureau, led to the recovery of approx. 1229 kg of Tendu leaves at Mohoththuwaram, in Kalpitiya, on 30 April, 2024. Navy Headquarters said that it suspected that the stock of Tendu leaves has been smuggled into the country via sea.</p>
<p>The coordinated operation led to the recovery of the contraband stuffed into 39 sacks, hidden in shrubs.</p><!-- /wp:html --></p><p>[Category: <a href="https://feed.lankaimage.com/category/uncategorized/" rel="category tag">Uncategorized</a>]</p><p><strong>Tags:</strong> </p>