Other Contraband
Navy thwarts major smuggling attempt: over 2000kg of Kendu leaves seized off Chilaw
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a massive consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves (over 2000kg) during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 28 Apr 26. The operation also led to the interception of an Indian dhow with 04 Indian nationals as well as 03 local dinghies with 06 suspects in connection to this racket.
01 May 2026
Navy takes hold of over 550kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
In another strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant haul of over 550kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 22 Apr 26. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the dinghy (01) used to smuggle the illegal consignment.
24 Apr 2026
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves and Cardamom, 02 suspects nabbed in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant quantity of smuggled goods, including over 1,002kg of Kendu leaves (in wet weight) and approximately 116kg of Cardamom, during a search operation conducted at the Mampuri beach area in Puttalam on 15 Mar 26. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for the illegal transfer.
19 Mar 2026
