In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 10 to 19 May 25, thirty-six (36) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the sea areas of Kotuwamada, Sallikovil, Erakkandi and Elephant Island, Nandikadal, Kalladi, Point Pedro and Alampil sea areas. The individuals were caught while engaging in illegal fishing practices using unauthorized fishing gear.

Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 10 to 19 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 108kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, approx. 732g of cocaine and apprehension of a suspect with 2600 foreign cigarettes.

The Navy sprang into action, providing critical first aid to a British tourist who was in a spot of bother while surfing at Peanut Farm Beach on 15 May 25, suffering an ankle injury that required emergency attention.

During a search operation in the Rodapadu Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 17 May 25, the Navy seized a dinghy loaded with approximately 320kg of dried ginger and 150kg of cardamom, suspected to be smuggled goods.

Separate operations conducted by the Navy, and combined operations with the Police from 02 to 09 May 25 led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with smuggled stock of Kendu leaves weighing about 310kg and 44g and 12,200 foreign cigarettes.

In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 21 Apr to 28, Thirty eight (38) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Pudumathalan, Trincomalee, Kokilai, Chappel Island and Back Bay. The individuals were caught engaging in practices such as illegal light-coarse fishing and use of unauthorized fishing nets.

A search operation conducted by the Navy in Pesalai beach area, Mannar on 11 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 218kg and 800g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Mohoththuwaram, Puttalam on 10 May 25, led to the interception of 02 dinghies and apprehension of 04 suspects, while smuggling about 497kg of Kendu leaves.

The Navy took hold of about 325kg and 04g (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, attempted to be smuggled in, during a search operation conducted in the Negombo sea area on 07 May 25.

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island, Jaffna on 07 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 301kg and 150g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket.