Drug Bust News

Navy apprehends 04 suspects with approx. 551kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya lagoon

The Navy apprehended 04 suspects with a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing about 551kg (wet weight) during a search operation conducted off the Mattathivu island in Kalpitiya lagoon on 11th August 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies used to smuggle the contraband items.

12 Aug 2023

A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 75 Mn held in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended a suspect with over 227kg of Kerala cannabis, during a combined search operation conducted in Ponnalei, Jaffna on 05th August 2023. The operation also lead to the seizure of a lorry used to smuggle narcotic drugs.

06 Aug 2023

Navy apprehends suspect with approx. 75kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Navy apprehended a suspect with a stock of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing about 75kg (wet weight) during a search operation conducted in Serakkuliya beach area this morning (04th August 2023). The apprehension was made when the suspects was making arrangements to transfer the contraband item by a three-wheeler.

04 Aug 2023

Navy takes hold of about 606kg of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 606kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves adrift in waters, during a search conducted close to the Mattutivu Island in Kalpitiya lagoon on 24th July 2023.

25 Jul 2023

Navy recovers Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 28 million in northern waters

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 86kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Kudairippu, Jaffna in the evening of 23rd July 2023.

24 Jul 2023

A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 54 Mn street value held in northern waters

A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Waththirayan sea area of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (23rd July 2023) led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with over 165kg of Kerala cannabis being smuggled by a dinghy.

23 Jul 2023

Navy nets Kerala Cannabis stash valued at over Rs. 11 Mn in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 35kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in the Mamunai area of Jaffna today (19th July 2023).

19 Jul 2023

Navy takes hold of 02 dinghies with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies loaded with over 557kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search conducted in the Negombo lagoon on 18th July 2023.

19 Jul 2023

Navy apprehends 02 suspects while smuggling Kendu leaves by dinghy in Kalpitiya seas

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects who were smuggling about 530kg (wet weight) Kendu leaves, during a special operation conducted off Periya Arichchal Island, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 14th July 2023. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act.

15 Jul 2023

A suspect peddling Pregabalin capsules held in Waththala

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Kandana Police apprehended a suspect with 300 Pregabalin capsules (150 mg) at Kerawalapitiya Power Plant on 13th July 2023. The suspect was nabbed when he was peddling the controlled drugs by illegal means.

14 Jul 2023