<p><img src="" alt="Featured Image"></p><p><!-- wp:html --><p>A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Ippanthivu Sea, Kalpitiya, on Wednesday (15th) led to the recovery of approximately 338kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. Navy headquarters said that the Navy thwarted an attempt to smuggle the stock of Tendu leaves.</p>
<p>The Navy conducts regular search operations and patrols in the coastal areas with a view to blocking the influx of a wide range of illegal items into the country.</p>
<p>The stockpile of Tendu leaves, is believed to have been discarded at sea by smugglers, due to constant presence of the Navy in the area.</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>
<p>The Navy conducts regular search operations and patrols in the coastal areas with a view to blocking the influx of a wide range of illegal items into the country.</p>
<p>The stockpile of Tendu leaves, is believed to have been discarded at sea by smugglers, due to constant presence of the Navy in the area.</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>