Some twenty illegally imported high-end, high-capacity motorcycles—including eight Harley-Davidsons—were recovered during a raid conducted by the Central Anti-Corruption Task Force at a warehouse inside Bird Park, Hambantota.
Police said investigations are continuing to determine who owned the bikes and why they were hidden in the warehouse.
During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Devils Point, Kilinochchi on 11 July 25, the Navy took hold of a stock of spices, medicine and cosmetic products which have been made ready for distribution.
The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 cabs.
The operation was mounted by SLNS Buwaneka in the North Central Naval Command in Loggannawadi, Devils Point.
After searching 02 suspicious cabs in the locality, naval personnel recovered 300kg of cardamom, 260kg of turmeric powder, 273kg of dried ginger as well as medicine and cosmetic products loaded in the vehicles.
And also, 04 suspects in connection to the incident were also taken into naval custody.
The suspects detained by the Navy in this operation have been identified as residents of Erakkandi, Kalmunaikudi, Trincomalee and Puttalam, aged between 39 and 49.
The suspects together with the vehicles and seized items were handed over to the Customs Preventive Office in Katunayake for onward legal action.