Drug Bust News

Person in possession of crystal methamphetamine held by Navy

The Navy apprehend a suspect with crystal methamphetamine (ice), in a search operation conducted at Karamba in Palaviya on 31st March 2020.

01 Apr 2020

A consignment of drugs worth over Rs. 12,500 million seized by Navy in high seas

Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS ‘Sayura’ seized a vessel carrying a large consignment of narcotics in seas about 463 nautical miles (835km) off southern coast of the island on Saturday, 28th March 2020 around 9.30 a.m.

31 Mar 2020

Navy renders assistance to nab 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis

The Navy nabbed 02 suspects who were transporting Kerala cannabis for sale, during a coordinated operation conducted with the Police Narcotics Bureau, at Kattikudirippu area in Pesalai, Mannar on 30th March 2020.

31 Mar 2020

Navy apprehends person attempting to bring stock of Kerala cannabis by sea

During a search operation conducted in the seas off Uduththurei in Jaffna today (29th March 2020), the Navy apprehended a person attempting to smuggle a stock of Kerala cannabis by sea.

29 Mar 2020

Two (02) suspects held with drugs in Norochcholai

The Navy apprehended 02 suspects who were carrying drugs for sale, during a coordinated search conducted with the Norochcholai Police in Hajarawatta area in Norochcholai on 28th March 2020.

29 Mar 2020

Navy assists apprehension of person with Kerala cannabis

The Navy apprehended a suspect in possession of about 700g of Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted with Police in Urumalai, Talaimannar today (27th March 2020).

27 Mar 2020

Navy seizes a haul of Kerala cannabis at Kakkativu Island

The Navy recovered approximately 400g of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted at Kakkativu island in Kiranchi area, Mannar on 26th March 2020.

27 Mar 2020

Navy apprehends a suspect with drugs

A suspect who possessed some drugs was apprehended during a foot patrol carried out at Eththalai area in Puttalam by Navy, today (26th March 2020).

26 Mar 2020

An Indian and two suspects possessed Kerala cannabis apprehended by Navy at Ponnalai road block

Navy apprehended an Indian and two suspects who possessed Kerala cannabis while search of two suspicious motor bikes at the Ponnalai road block in Jaffna, on 24th March 2020.

25 Mar 2020

Navy seizes approximately 76kg of Kerala cannabis

Sri Lanka Navy seized approximately 76kg (in wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift, during a special search operation conducted in seas north of Thalaimannar Lighthouse, on 22nd March 2020.

23 Mar 2020