Drug Bust News

Over Rs. 19 million worth Kerala cannabis held by Navy in Jaffna

The Navy took hold of over 65kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis, during foot patrols and special search operations conducted in the beach areas of Sampakulam on Mandaitivu Island, Kalmunai Point and Allappiddi, Kayts in Jaffna on 14th and 15th July 2022.

15 Jul 2022

Over Rs. 67 million worth Kerala cannabis apprehended by Navy in Mannar

The Navy took hold of over 225kg of Kerala cannabis, during special operations conducted in the beach area of Thewampiddi and Sand Banks in Mannar today (11th July 2022). The operations also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to one of the incidents.

12 Jul 2022

A consignment of Kerala cannabis with gross street value of about Rs. 33 million held by Navy in Mannar

Naval patrols conducted in Sand Banks, Mannar and the beach area of Urumalai today (10th July 2022) and on 09th July led to the seizure of Kerala cannabis weighing about 113 kg and 280g (wet weight).

11 Jul 2022

Navy nets Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 63 million street value in Norochcholai

A special operation conducted by the Navy in Norochcholai, Puttalam this morning (06th July 2022), led to the seizure of about 212 kg of Kerala cannabis being transferred by a van. The Navy also nabbed a suspect in connection to this racket, during this operation.

06 Jul 2022

Navy seizes smuggled stock of Kendu Leaves in Kalpitiya

Sri Lanka Navy seized about 1680kg of Kendu Leaves, suspected to be attempting to smuggle by sea routes, during a special operation mounted in the beach area of Keerimundalama in Kalpitiya on the night of 01st July 2022.

02 Jul 2022

Navy seizes a stock of Kerala cannabis worth approx. street value of Rs 120 million

The Navy took hold of about 543kg (in wet weight) of Kerala cannabis during a foot patrol in Periyapadu beach, Udappuwa in the wee hours of today (19th June 2022).

19 Jun 2022

Navy nabs 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 105 million of street value

Two separate operations mounted by the Navy in Kilinochchi, Jaffna and Allappiddi, Kayts on 03rd June 2022, led to the seizure of over 350kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of 02 suspects with a car.

04 Jun 2022

Commander of the Navy inspects consignment of narcotics brought to Colombo after anti-drug operation in international waters

In a successful operation carried out in international waters south of Sri Lanka, the Navy managed to seize a haul of heroin with 07 foreign nationals on 05th May 2022. The apprehended suspects along with the stock of illegal drugs were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (09th May) by SLNS Sayurala. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended consignment of narcotics.

09 May 2022

Navy seizes narcotics suspected to be heroin in international waters

A successful operation led by Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Police Narcotics Bureau in international waters south of Sri Lanka, led to the seizure of about 240kg of narcotics suspected to be heroin and apprehension of 07 foreign nationals, on 05th May 2022.

08 May 2022

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 123 million and a suspect in northern waters

A special operation carried out by the Navy in Saukkadu sea area in the dark hours on 03rd May 2022 led to the seizure of about 492kg of Kerala cannabis and apprehension of a suspect with a dinghy.

04 May 2022