A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard off the Kudiramalei Point of northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 09th August 2024, led to the interception of 03 dinghies with about 2,068kg (wet weight) of smuggled Tendu leaves and 06 suspects.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach area of Kandakuliya and sea area off Uchchamuni of Kalpitiya on 08th August 2024, led to the recovery of about 3524kg (wet weight) of Tendu leaves. It is believed the consignment of Tendu leaves was smuggled into the country via sea.

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 04 Indian dhows poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 35 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off the Kudiramalei Point in northwestern seas, south of Mannar on 08th August 2024.

During a search operation at Erambugodella Beach in Puttalam, this morning (08th August 2024), the Navy seized approximately 689 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves being loaded onto a lorry. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect and the seizure of a dinghy and the lorry involved.

A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy at Thorayadi Lagoon in Kalpitiya on 06th August 2024, led to the recovery of a parcel weighing 04kg and 740g of gold from the depths of the lagoon. Additionally, the Navy seized a dinghy near Thorayadi beach, which is suspected to have been used for smuggling the package.

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a cache of explosives during a search operation conducted in the South Bar area of Mannar on 05th August 2024. The explosives included 60 gelignite sticks – a type of commercial explosive, 30 non electric detonators and 350g of C4 explosives. Additionally, the Navy apprehended a cab (01) at the scene, suspected of transporting these explosive materials.

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters and apprehension of 22 Indian fishermen. The special operation was conducted off Kudiramalei Point, south of Mannar seas on 05th August 2024.

The Navy recovered over 207kg of Kerala cannabis, during a search operation conducted on the Iranativu Island of Kilinochchi on 04th August 2024.

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Iramathivu sea area of Kilinochchi today (03rd August 2024) led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy (01) loaded with over 176kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis.

The two (02) fishermen who were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy on 31st July 2024 from the Indian fishing trawler that sunk due to an accident in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island Jaffna, and the body of one (01) fisherman, who passed away while being admitted to Punguduthiv Hospital, Jaffna for treatment, were handed over to the Indian Naval Ship 'INS BITRA' on 02nd August 2024 by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) between India and Sri Lanka.