A search operation conducted by the Navy in the lagoon area of Serakkuliya, Kalpitiya on 12 Aug 25 led to the interception of 02 dinghies for smuggling approx. 1,180kg consignment of Kendu leaves and 20,000 foreign cigarettes. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to the illegal act.

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity between Kudiyiruppu and Pesalai, Talaimannar on 12 Aug 25 resulted in the seizure of about 110kg and 600g of Kerala cannabis.

A coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Kalpitiya Police in the Thigali area of Kalpitiya on the night of 11 Aug 25 led to the seizure of over 379kg of Kendu leaves, 6,000 foreign cigarettes, 281,200 medicinal capsules and 1,291 medicinal injections, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect in connection to the incident .