Operations News
Joint operation nets prescription drugs and 04 suspects in Jaffna
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Jaffna Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested four (04) individuals in possession of a significant quantity of prescription drugs (860) on 05 Jan 26 in the Central Bus Stand of Jaffna and Nayanmarkattu area of the Kayts Island.
06 Jan 2026
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 seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 02 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 09 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilam of Kareinagar, Jaffna.
05 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
Naval operations net narcotics and prescription drugs valued over Rs. 75,000 Mn in 2025
In line with the "A Nation United" National Mission, aimed at safeguarding future generations from the threat of narcotics, the Sri Lanka Navy has intensified drug-interdiction operations across the island. These efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach involving local and foreign maritime stakeholders as well as law enforcement agencies.
03 Jan 2026
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 01 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 11 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilan of Kareinagar, Jaffna.
02 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
16,000 illegal foreign cigarettes seized with 02 suspects in coordinated busts
In a coordinated series of search operations, the Sri Lanka Navy, Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF) seized a significant cache of foreign cigarettes (16,000) and apprehended two (02) suspects on 25 and 29 Dec 25.
31 Dec 2025
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 29 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island in Jaffna.
30 Dec 2025
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 27 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, south of the Delft Island in Jaffna.
29 Dec 2025















