Drug Bust News
Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler carrying more than 245kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 3190 million, in seas west of Hikkaduwa
In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler carrying narcotics, at sea about 28 nautical miles (50km) west of Hikkaduwa. Acting on coordinated intelligence efforts by the Navy, Police Narcotic Bureau and other intelligence services a Fast Attack Craft intercepted the suspicious fishing trawler. Upon being escorted to the Galle harbour this morning (05th January 2024), it was inspected in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and over 245kg (including packages) of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin valued over Rs. 3190 million recovered from the trawler. The operation also led to the apprehension of 06 suspects involved in the illegal narcotics smuggling attempt. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera personally inspected the seized consignment upon his arrival at Galle harbour this morning.
05 Jan 2024
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 million in northern waters
Navy takes hold of smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves in Negombo seas
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 02 dinghies with a consignment of smuggled Tendu leaves, during a special operation carried out in the sea area of Negombo today (17th December 2023). The apprehended stock of Tendu leaves weighed over 1143kg. The Navy also nabbed 04 suspects in connection to the illegal act.
17 Dec 2023
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with 2820 medicinal drugs in Silawathura
Navy takes hold of consignment of medicinal pills in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial quantity of Pregabalin pills, totaling 6000, during a search operation conducted in the coastal vicinity of Oluthuduwai, Mannar on 11th December 2023. These Pregabalin pills, concealed in the Oluthuduwai beach area, are suspected to have been smuggled into the country.
13 Dec 2023
Smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves seized by Navy in Norochcholai
The Navy intercepted a cab and seized about 1286kg of Tendu leaves, believed to have been smuggled into the country, during a special operation mounted in Sethapola area in Norochcholai this morning (07th December 2023). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to the racket.
07 Dec 2023
Smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves recovered by Navy in Kalpitiya
Kerala cannabis unearthed from garden in Veththalakerni, Jaffna
A coordinated operation carried out by the Navy and Police on 27th November 2023 in Waththiyaran of Veththalakerni in Jaffna, led to the recovery of over 34kg of Kerala cannabis buried in a garden. During the operation, a person suspected to be involved in the incident was also arrested.
28 Nov 2023
Two (02) suspects held whilst transporting Kerala cannabis in Jaffna
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Naranthane area of the Kayts Island, Jaffna led to the apprehension of two suspects for transporting over 3 kg of Kerala cannabis on 25th November 2023. Along with Kerala cannabis being transported for sale, a motorbike used for this illegal activity was also held.
26 Nov 2023
