Drug Bust News

Navy takes hold of over 1287 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Mannar

The Navy took hold of over 1287 kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the beach areas of Keeri in Mannar today (04th November 2024).

04 Nov 2024

Two (02) suspects held with Crystal Methamphetamine, foreign fags and illicit liquor in Nagavilluwa, Puttalam

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau, in Nagavilluwa, Puttalam on 01st November 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 8g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), 320 foreign cigarettes, 440 litres of Goda and 100 litres of illicit liquor.

02 Nov 2024

Navy recovers Kerala cannabis from Nainativu Island, Jaffna

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Wallikkadu beach area on the Nainativu Island, Jaffna on 24th October 2024 led to the recovery of about 2.065kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.

25 Oct 2024

Navy seizes over 2040kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam and Norochcholai

The Navy seized over 2040kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves, during separate operations conducted in the Puttalam lagoon as well as Palaviya and Norochcholai sea areas on 22nd and 23rd October 2024. One of the operations also resulted in the seizure of a lorry loaded with smuggled Tendu leaves.

25 Oct 2024

Navy takes hold of over 1066kg of Tendu leaves in northwestern coast

Naval operations conducted between 10th and 20th October 2024, across the sea and coastal areas from Puttalam to Silawathura, resulted in the seizure of over 1,066 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves.

21 Oct 2024

Two (2) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 6 million held in Chavakachcheri

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Maniththalei area of Chavakachcheri on 19th October 2024 led to the arrest of two suspects and seizure of about 15kg and 055g of Kerala cannabis and one dinghy.

20 Oct 2024

A suspect held with methamphetamine in Nochchikulam, Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau in the Nochchikulam area of Trincomalee on 18th October 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect (1) with 15g and 310mg of methamphetamine being peddled.

19 Oct 2024

Over 33kg of Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 13 million seized

In separate operations on 17th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Talaimannar, and acting independently on Kachchativu Island, seized approximately 33kg and 88g of Kerala cannabis (wet weight). One of the operations also led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the possession of the illicit substance.

18 Oct 2024

Two (02) suspects held with methamphetamine and prescription drug pills in Selwanayakapuram, Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Selwanayakapuram, Trincomalee on 15th October 2024 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with 4g and 340mg of Methamphetamine (ICE) as well as 10 capsules and 20 tablets of prescription drugs, being smuggled to sell.

16 Oct 2024

A suspect held with about 600,000 capsules of prescription drugs

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with about six hundred thousand (600,000) capsules of prescription drugs which were being transferred to sell. The coordinated operation, which also resulted in the seizure of a lorry used to peddle drugs, was mounted in the Borella area on 09th October 2024.

09 Oct 2024