Navy held a special Naval exercise on "searching drugs in the ocean"

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Navy held a special Naval exercise on "searching drugs in the ocean"

October 15, 2015

The Indian Ocean Region’s Senior Drug Enforcement Officials currently in Sri Lanka participated today (15) for a special Naval exercise on "checking fishing vessels for drugs in the ocean" at the Colombo port premises.

It was organized by Sri Lanka Navy.

A delegation of 60 officials representing 21 countries participated the occasion which comprised a practical experience on checking fishing vessels by Sri Lanka navy VBSS (Visit, Board, Search and Seize) teams.

The Meeting of Senior Drug Enforcement Officials of the Indian Ocean Region commenced on (13) under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and is concluded today (15).

The Director (naval operation) Commodore A.K.M.Jinadasa, Navy spokesman Commander Indika Silva and many navy officers also were participated the occasion.

Last modified on Friday, 16 October 2015 09:00