Operations News
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore critically injured fisherman for medical attention

In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with leg injuries and rushed him for medical attention this morning (18 Sep 25). The fisherman had encounter this unfortunate turn of events while engaging in fishing at sea about 183 nautical miles (338 km) south of Galle.
18 Sep 2025
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 07 million seized in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Mamunei on 05 Sep 25 resulted in the seizure of more than 33kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.
17 Sep 2025
Navy takes hold of 06 victims of human smuggling off Sand Dunes, Talaimannar

During a search operation in the sea area off Sand Dunes, Talaimannar on 13 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of six (06) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human smuggling and abandonment.
16 Sep 2025
Navy seizes stock of smuggled Kendu leaves off Chilaw

In a search operation off Chilaw on 12 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) with approx. 1,680 kilograms (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects in connection to the incident.
16 Sep 2025
Coordinated operation nets suspect with illegal foreign liquor in Modara
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Sri Jayewardenepura Police Special Task Force, carried out a coordinated operation in Modara on 13 Sep 2025, leading to the arrest of a suspect in possession of 180 bottles of foreign liquor intended for illegal sale.
14 Sep 2025
Navy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bust

During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Sirithoppuwa in Mannar on 10 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 91 birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act.
11 Sep 2025
மன்னாரில் சட்டவிரோதமாக நாட்டிற்குள் கொண்டுவர முயன்ற 91 பறவைகளுடன் 02 சந்தேக நபர்கள் கடற்படையினரால் கைப்பற்றப்பட்டனர்

மன்னார் பேசாலை சிரிதோப்பு கடற்கரைப் பகுதியில் 2025 செப்டம்பர் 10 ஆம் தேதி இலங்கை கடற்படை நடத்திய சிறப்பு தேடுதல் நடவடிக்கையின் போது, வெளிநாட்டிலிருந்து சட்டவிரோதமாக நாட்டிற்கு கொண்டு வரப்பட்ட தொண்ணூற்றொன்று (91) பறவைகளை ஏற்றிச் சென்ற இரண்டு (02) சந்தேக நபர்களையும் ஒரு (01) டிங்கி படகுடன் கைப்பற்றினர்.
11 Sep 2025
Child pulled to safety in Verugal river rescue

In a swift and decisive action, a Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving team averted a tragedy by rescuing a seven-year-old girl from drowning in the Verugal Aru, Trincomalee on 05 Sep 2025.
06 Sep 2025
Swift Navy response saves critically ill fisherman at sea

In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully evacuated a critically ill fisherman from a local fishing trawler approximately 95 nautical miles (152 km) south of Galle and rushed him for medical attention, upon being brought ashore this morning (05 Sep 25).
05 Sep 2025
Twenty nine (29) persons collared for involvement in illegal fishing

In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 19 to 31 Aug 25, twenty nine (29) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 08 dinghies and a traditional boat (01) in multiple locations across the island.
04 Sep 2025