Other Contraband

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

Navy thwarts smuggling bid, 742kg of Kendu leaves seized in separate operations

During two separate operations in the Negombo Lagoon and Karukapane Lagoon in Chilaw on 09 and 10 Nov 25, the Navy seized about 742kg of Kendu leaves along with 03 dinghies.

12 Nov 2025

Navy nabs 03 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Mannar

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 1211kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended 03 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Olaithoduwai beach area, Mannar on 08 Nov 25.

10 Nov 2025

Navy nabs 04 suspects with smuggled pharmaceutical products in Kalpitiya

In a decisive blow to maritime trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a major shipment of smuggled items, a dingy and apprehended 04 suspects during a special search operation conducted in the Ippantivu and Karuwalakuda areas in Kalpitiya on 06 Nov 25.

10 Nov 2025