• SLNS Pussadewa in North Central Naval Command recovered the consignment 

The Sri Lanka Navy seized about 2,360 kilos of dried turmeric at the Vankalai beach in Mannar on Sunday.   
A foot patrol conducted by the Naval personnel attached to the SLNS Pussadewa in North Central Naval Command recovered the consignment in the Vankalai beach area which was suspected to have been smuggled to the island.   

The haul of dried turmeric was found packed in 60 sacks weighing about 2,360kg. It is also believed that the consignment might have been abandoned on the beach, due to naval patrols being conducted in the area.