Other Contraband

Navy intercepts dinghy with approx. 554kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Lunuwila seas

In a search operation mounted on 03 Jan 26 in the seas off Luniwila of Vennappuwa, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling attempt, seizing approx. 554kg of Kendu leaves, 01 dinghy and apprehending 02 suspects.

06 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of about 224kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo

During a search operation carried out on 01 Jan 26 in the lagoon area of Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 224kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

03 Jan 2026

A suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks

In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect (01) on 31 Dec 25.

02 Jan 2026

Navy takes hold of 1740kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw seas

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a 1740kg haul of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 10 Dec 25.

13 Dec 2025

Navy takes hold of about 1292kg of Kendu leaves in Mannar

During a search operation on the morning of 14 Dec 25 in the Erukkalampiddi beach area, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a cab which was ready to illegally transport approximately 1,292kg of Kendu leaves.

11 Dec 2025

Navy nabs 02 suspects with a stock of Kendu leaves in Puttalam

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of Kendu leaves, weighing about 542kg, and apprehended two suspects (02) and a cab, during a search operation in Puttalam on 09 Dec 25.

11 Dec 2025

Navy seizes large stock of foreign cigarettes off Delft

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial haul of foreign cigarettes and other cosmetic and wearable items during a search operation conducted in seas south of Delft, Jaffna, on 03 Dec 25.

05 Dec 2025

Navy takes hold of approx. 2250kg of Kendu leaves in separate operations

During search operations carried out by the Navy with the assistance of Police in the Pamunugama, Kepumgoda and Wellaweediya areas on 22 Nov 25, led to the seizure of Over. 2250kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and 04 dinghies.

27 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka Navy thwarts insecticide smuggling attempt in Puttalam

In an operation underscoring its commitment to maritime security, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy and seized a cache of smuggled insecticide on 20 Nov 25 in the sea area of Karathivu, Puttalam.

25 Nov 2025

Navy's coastal vigilance thwarts smuggling bid

The Sri Lanka Navy, during search operations conducted in the Kappaladi and Redbarna areas of Kalpitiya on 11 Nov 25, seized approximately 840kg of Kendu leaves and 1,980 soap bars that had been smuggled into the country.

13 Nov 2025