Counter Human Smugling

Navy thwarts another illegal migration attempt, 67 individuals held in eastern seas

A naval patrol conducted in the eastern seas off Kalmunai this morning (08th July 2022) led to the apprehension of 67 individuals, suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, and seizure of a local fishing trawler.

08 Jul 2022

07 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the country with 02 human smugglers held by Navy in Talaimannar seas

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 07 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, during a night patrol conducted in seas off Talaimannar on 06th July 2022. Apart from these individuals, the Navy also nabbed 02 human smugglers who plotted this illegal act.

07 Jul 2022

Navy apprehends 53 individuals attempting to illegally migrate from the country with 02 human smugglers

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 53 persons who were attempting to illegally migrate from the country by sea, during separate search operations carried out in beach areas of Erakkandi, Trincomalee and Talpadu, Mannar on the night of 05th July 2022. The operations also led to the apprehension of 02 human smugglers.

06 Jul 2022

Navy nabs 51 persons in eastern waters, while attempting to illegally migrate from island

A search operation carried out by the Navy in the eastern seas this morning (03rd July 2022) led to the seizure of a local multiday fishing trawler carrying 51 persons, who are suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea.

03 Jul 2022

Navy apprehends 47 persons in western seas, while attempting to illegally migrate from island

A search operation carried out by the Navy in western seas off Negombo in the dark hours of 27th June 2022 led to the seizure of a local multiday fishing trawler with 47 persons, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea.

28 Jun 2022

54 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held in eastern seas by Navy

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 54 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, during a search operation carried out in the eastern seas of the island in the wee hours of today (27th June 2022).

27 Jun 2022

Another 35 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held by Navy

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 35 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, during a search operation carried out in the western seas of the island on 23rd June 2022.

24 Jun 2022

Navy intercepts a multiday fishing trawler with 64 persons attempting to illegally migrate from the country

A special operation mounted by Sri Lanka Navy in the eastern seas this morning (15th June 2022) led to the apprehension of 64 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from the country via sea routes.

15 Jun 2022

Another 38 persons attempting to illegally migrate from island held by Navy

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multiday fishing trawler with 38 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a search operation carried out in southeastern seas of the island on 11th June 2022.

12 Jun 2022

Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 91 individuals held in Marawila and western seas

Sri Lanka Navy managed to apprehend 91 individuals, suspected to be on illegal migration attempts to a foreign country via sea, during separate operations carried out in Marawila and western seas on 07th June 2022.

08 Jun 2022