Kendu Leaves Smuggling Arrest

Sri Lankan Navy arrested seven Indian nationals attempting to smuggle 2,400 kg of kendu leaves into Sri Lanka. The incident highlighted ongoing maritime security operations and cross-border contraband enforcement.

2,400 kg of kendu leaves—that's not smuggling, that's a botanical cry for help. These guys showed up to international waters like they were running a discount spice market, and the Sri Lankan Navy was like "sorry, we're only accepting contraband with a little more... pizzazz."