Drug Bust News

A suspect nabbed with Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 24 million in street value

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Chulipuram area, Jaffna on the night of 21st January 2022 led to the apprehension of a suspect with about 80kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis.

22 Jan 2022

Navy nabs suspect with Crystal Methamphetamine in Talaimannar

The Navy apprehended a suspect in possession of about 485g of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), during a special operation carried out in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar this evening (19th January 2022).

19 Jan 2022

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 26 million with 05 suspects

A special operation carried out by the Navy in Suhandipuram, Pudukuduirippu in Mullaitivu in the early hours on 30th December 2021 led to the seizure of about 89kg and 200g of Kerala cannabis with 05 suspects.

31 Dec 2021

About 517kg of Kerala cannabis worth approx. Rs. 155 million held in northern waters

A special operation mounted by the Navy in the seas off Kovilan Lighthouse, Jaffna on the night of 23rd December 2021 led to the seizure of over 355kg and 162kg stocks of Kerala cannabis with 02 suspects in two separate occasions.

24 Dec 2021

Foreign fishing vessel held with heroin valued at over Rs. 2509 million street value and its suspects brought ashore

A special operation mounted by the Navy in international waters south of Sri Lanka recently, led to intercept a fishing vessel of foreign origin carrying about 250kg and 996g (including packages) of heroin with 06 suspects. The consignment of illegal drugs valued at over Rs. 2509 million street value and the 06 foreign suspects were brought to the port of Colombo this morning (15th December) by Sri Lanka Navy. Defence Secretary, General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne and Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne were also present at the Colombo harbour to inspect the apprehended haul of narcotics.

15 Dec 2021

Navy seizes another foreign fishing vessel with about 250kg stock of narcotics in international waters

A special operation mounted by the Navy in international waters led to intercept a foreign fishing vessel carrying a large consignment of narcotics, with 06 suspects aboard.

11 Dec 2021

Navy nets Kerala cannabis in Point Pedro

Sri Lanka Navy managed to take hold of about 23kg and 600g (with wet weight) of Kerala cannabis abandoned, during a search carried out in Thumpalai beach area, Point Pedro in the dark hours on 06th December 2021.

07 Dec 2021

Navy takes hold of smuggled Kendu leave stock in southern waters

Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a multiday fishing trawler carrying about 5645.5kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a special operation in southern waters about 60 nautical miles (111km) off Dondra on 06th December 2021. The operation also made way to apprehend 05 suspects in connection to the incident.

07 Dec 2021

Navy seizes about 275kg of Kerala cannabis in northern waters

A special operation mounted by the Navy in the seas off Madagal, Jaffna this morning (06th December 2021) led to the seizure of about 275kg (with wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. The Navy also managed to nab 02 suspects in connection to the incident during this operation.

06 Dec 2021

Navy seizes Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 68 million in Ariyalai

Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 229kg and 350g of Kerala cannabis concealed in a dinghy, during a special operation conducted in seas off Ariyalai, Jaffna this morning (21st November 2021).

21 Nov 2021