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Navy seizes 685kg haul of illegally transported dried sea cucumbers in Mohoththuwaram seas
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Mohoththuwaram sea area, Kalpitiya on 23 Feb 26 resulted in the seizure of a large stock (685kg) of dried sea cucumbers being illegally transported by sea. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) and a dinghy (01) used for this illegal act. ...
2026-02-24
Navy swiftly responds to bring ashore an ill fisherman in southern seas for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an ill fisherman and transfer him to hospital, for urgent medical attention this morning (24 Feb 26). The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-02-24
Assortment of smuggled items seized in coordinated operations
In a coordinated effort on 21 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard conducted separate search operations in the sea areas off Chilaw and Thoduwawa, leading to a significant seizure of smuggled items and the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy (01). Among the seized items were; over 992kg of Kendu leaves, 140,000 foreign cigarettes and pesticide. ...
2026-02-24
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 22 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area south of Mannar. ...
2026-02-24
Navy nabs 10 suspects for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
During a search operation in the sea area west of Iranativu, Kilinochchi in the wee hours of 23 Feb 26, the Navy apprehended 10 persons with 1232 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 03 dinghies and diving equipment. ...
2026-02-23
A suspect nabbed with 02kg of foreign-origin cannabis in Puttalam
A coordinated operation mounted by the Navy with the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau of Mannar, in the Saliyawewa area in Puttalam on 22 Feb 26 led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with approx. 02kg of foreign-origin cannabis and a motor bike (01). ...
2026-02-23
Navy’s latest addition P 628 sails for Colombo from Baltimore
The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 628, which was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy by the U.S. Coast Guard in December 2025, departed for Sri Lanka from Baltimore, United States on 20 Feb 25. The home bound journey began, after the modernization work of the ship to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2026-02-23
Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet meets with Commander of the Navy
The Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (20 Feb 26). Admiral Koehler arrived in Sri Lanka (19 Feb) on a three-day official visit...
2026-02-21
Navy supports environmental conservation of Sri Pada precincts
In a contribution to environmental conservation, the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a community outreach initiative on 19 Feb 26, aimed at preserving the ecological balance of the sacred Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) precincts...
2026-02-21
Comprehensive Fire Response Training to Strengthen Safety Preparedness and Protocols in Emergencies
A specialized Building Firefighting, High-Angle Rope Rescue and Building Rappelling Training Programme conducted for Marine personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was successfully concluded on 30 Jan 26 at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake....
2026-02-21
Navy and Coast Guard seize 04 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
During operations conducted in the dark hours of 18 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 22 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2026-02-19
Navy and Coast Guard nab duo with 1407kg Kendu leaves
In a joint operation conducted on 17 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized over 1407kg of Kendu leaves, apprehending 02 suspects and seizing a lorry (01)....
2026-02-18
Joint operation seizes 9000 foreign cigarettes in Wattala
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the seizure of about 9000 foreign cigarettes and the arrest of a suspect in Wattala on 17 Feb 26....
2026-02-18
Coordinated operation nabs a suspect with 2000 foreign cigarettes
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Colombo Harbour Police, conducted a joint search operation at the Colombo Harbour on 16 Feb 26, leading to the arrest of a suspect (01) and the seizure of a stock of 2000 foreign cigarettes....
2026-02-17
Navy’s Leading Seaman Subasinghe wins 02 silver medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026
Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of the Sri Lanka Navy brought honour to the nation by securing two Silver Medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 08 to 14 Feb 26....
2026-02-17
