COLOMBO, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka navy said on Sunday that it seized 702 kg of Tendu leaves smuggled into the country and arrested two suspects during a search operation.

The navy said it conducts regular search operations and patrols in the coastal areas of the island, with a view to preventing the influx of a wide range of illegal items into the country.

As part of these ongoing efforts, staff vessel SLNS Thambapanni, under the Northwestern Naval Command, conducted a search operation on Saturday in the Daluwa area leading to the seizure.

The seized consignment was packed in 19 sacks. Additionally, the operation led to the confiscation of a three-wheeler used in the illegal activity, according to the navy. Enditem

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