Operation News
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 129 million seized with 04 suspects in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Point Pedro sea area on 29 Apr 25 resulted in the seizure of about 322kg and 860g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the smuggling racket.
30 Apr 2025
Navy seizes approx. 643kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate search operations

Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Talaimannar, Kalpitiya and Negombo sea areas on 26 and 27 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 643kg and 380g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy.
28 Apr 2025
Navy rescues 02 persons at risk of drowning after Jet Ski mishap at Lake Gregory

Two individuals enjoying a Jet Ski ride on Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya narrowly escaped drowning, after their watercraft capsized, as they were swiftly rescued by the Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU).
26 Apr 2025
Two (02) suspects held with cannabis

Separate operations conducted by the Navy in Kalpitiya and in Padiyathalawa, with the assistance of Police on 23 and 24 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 751g of Kerala cannabis and 01kg and 95g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a three-wheeler.
26 Apr 2025
A suspect nabbed with 600 foreign fags in Trincomalee

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 22 Apr 25 at the Anuradhapura Junction of Trincomalee led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of 600 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale.
25 Apr 2025
Navy nabs 04 suspects with smuggled goods and pets in Kalpitiya and Puttalam

In separate search operations conducted in Alankuda sea area of Kalpitiya and Thoduwawa in Puttalam on 23 Apr 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 suspects along with smuggled spices, clothing, smartphones, electrical appliances and pet birds. The operations also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy and a cab in connection to these illegal acts.
23 Apr 2025
Navy takes hold of a dinghy with smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices in Negombo

The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted an abandoned dinghy loaded with a haul of smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices during a search operation off Negombo on 22 Apr 25. Among the recovered items were; 1156 bottles and 4224 packets of agrochemicals, 67kg and 800g of Kendu leaves and 75kg and 300g of cardamom.
23 Apr 2025
Two (02) suspects held with local cannabis in Lunugamwehera

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Lunugamwehera, Tissamaharama on the night of 20 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 01kg and 800g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a motorbike.
23 Apr 2025
Two (02) suspects collared with 565 foreign fags in Trincomalee

Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy, Police and Police Special Task Force (STF) on 21 Apr 25 in the Trincomalee Town and Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour led to the arrest of 02 suspects and seizure of 565 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale.
23 Apr 2025
Navy thwarts gold smuggling attempt seizing approx. 08kg and 960g of gold with 02 suspects in Talaimannar

The Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a gold smuggling attempt in Urumalei, Talaimannar on 21 Apr 25, seizing approximately 08kg and 960g of gold believed to be destined for a foreign country via sea. The search operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects and 01 traditional boat (Theppam) in connection to the incident.
22 Apr 2025