Drug Bust News

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis with gross street value of over Rs. 30 Mn in Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered over 92kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted in Iluppukadawai lagoon area, Mannar on 30th June 2023.

01 Jul 2023

Navy intercepts foreign trawler with over Rs 18 Mn heroin and nabs 08 suspects in southern seas

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy about 573 nautical miles (about 1061km) off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka, led to the interception of a foreign trawler with over 900g of heroin on 22nd June 2023. During the operation, carried by SLNS Sayura, 08 foreign nationals who were aboard the drug-carrying trawler were also apprehended. The trawler and suspects were brought to the port of Colombo on the morning of 28th June 2023 for onward legal proceedings.

29 Jun 2023

Two suspects nabbed with Kerala cannabis in Thambalagamuwa

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police STF nabbed 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis during a combined search operation conducted in Meera Nagar of Thambalagamuwa, Trincomalee on 26th June 2023. Kerala cannabis weighing over 1kg, made ready for sale, had been stashed in a house in the area, when they were recovered.

27 Jun 2023

A suspect with cards of Pregabalin capsules held in Kalpitiya

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect with 42300 cards of Pregabalin capsules 150 mg, during a search at the Karamba roadblock in Kalpitiya on 24th June 2023. The apprehension was made while the suspect was carrying this controlled drug by a van, for sale.

25 Jun 2023

Navy recovers smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves in Delft

A special search operation conducted by the Navy on the Delft Island, Jaffna on 15th June 2023 led to the recovery of more than 729kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves. The consignment of Kendu leaves, which is believed to be smuggled, was found in the beach area of the Delft Island.

16 Jun 2023

A suspect with 300 tablets of controlled drug nabbed in Vavuniya

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspect with 300 tablets of ‘Pregabalin’ (a controlled drug), during a special search operation conducted at Kovilkulam Junction, Vavuniya on 11th June 2023. The suspect was nabbed when he was carrying the tablets for sale.

12 Jun 2023

A suspect with 300 tablets of controlled drug nabbed in Vavuniya

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspect with 300 tablets of ‘Pregabalin’ (a controlled drug), during a special search operation conducted at Kovilkulam Junction, Vavuniya on 11th June 2023. The suspect was nabbed when he was carrying the tablets for sale.

12 Jun 2023

Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 42 million in northern waters

A special search operation conducted by the Navy off Mamunai of Veththalakerni, Jaffna this morning (08th June 2023) led to the recovery of more than 128 kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters.

08 Jun 2023

A suspect held with Kerala cannabis in Mollipothana, Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 01st June 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect with over 01kg of Kerala cannabis in Mollipothana area in Trincomalee.

02 Jun 2023

Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler with approx. 121kg of heroin and hashish valued about Rs. 2800 Mn and nabs 06 suspects in southern seas

Based on information derived from a coordinated intelligence operation conducted by the State Intelligence Service and Sri Lanka Navy, a local multiday fishing trawler carrying about 111kg and 606g of heroin (including packages) and about 10kg and 254g (including packages) of hashish was intercepted by SLNS Vijayabahu on 13th May 2023. The special operation mounted about 413 nautical miles (about 764km) off Dondra, South of Sri Lanka, also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects involved in this illegal act. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, arrived at the Colombo Harbour this morning (18th May) to personally inspect the seized consignment.

19 May 2023