Sri Lankan Navy seizes two Indian boats in beedi leaves smuggling bid
The Sri Lankan Navy and Coast Guard apprehended 11 suspects and seized two Indian boats and two local dinghies for smuggling beedi leaves. The operation took place off the coast of Puttalam.
Why it matters
Maritime smuggling operations between India and Sri Lanka pose ongoing security and economic challenges for both nations.
Sri Lankan Navy seizes two Indian boats in beedi leaves smuggling bid THOOTHUKUDI Sri Lankan Navy and the Coast Guard seized two Indian fibre boats and two Sri Lankan local dinghies on Wednesday (October 21) off the coast of Udappuwa, Puttalam while attempting to smuggle a consignment of beedi leaves. According to Sri Lankan Navy’s website, a total of 11 suspects, Indian and Sri Lankan nationals were also apprehended.
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