World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Authorities seize smuggled pigeons worth Rs. 10 million in Kalpitiya
Sri Lankan authorities have seized a significant consignment of pigeons reportedly smuggled by sea into Kalpitiya. The birds, valued at approximately Rs. 10 million, are believed to have been unlawfully transported into the country.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Maritime authorities in Kalpitiya intercepted the illegal shipment during a routine patrol operation, bringing to light what investigators describe as an organized smuggling operation targeting the island nation.
The seized pigeons are currently being held in custody as authorities conduct investigations into the smuggling network. Officials have launched preliminary inquiries to determine the origin of the consignment and identify all parties involved in the operation.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about maritime smuggling activities along Sri Lanka's northwestern coast. Law enforcement agencies have intensified coastal surveillance in recent months to counter illegal trafficking operations targeting various commodities.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities working to establish the intended destination of the birds and the commercial networks that may have facilitated the smuggling operation. No arrests have been announced at this stage of the inquiry.