Operation News
Navy takes hold of about 1780kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Negombo

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Dadugama lagoon area of Negombo in the evening of 24th July 2024 resulted in the seizure of about 1780kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehension of 02 suspects. Additionally, the Navy also confiscated 06 dinghies used for the racket.
25 Jul 2024
Navy brings ashore ill fisherman in coordination with MRCC Colombo

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman who was in distress while aboard a local multi day fishing trawler, about 200 nautical miles (370km) off Galle. The fisherman was retrieved by SLNS Vijayabahu mid sea, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore on 24th July 2024, he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, for medical attention.
24 Jul 2024
Navy assists transfer of ill fisherman rescued through coordination of MRCC Colombo

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman whose life was at risk while aboard a local multi day fishing trawler in southern waters of Sri Lanka. The fisherman was retrieved by a Merchant Vessel in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore on 24th July 2024, he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, for medical attention.
24 Jul 2024
Navy seizes 02 Indian trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the wee hours of 23rd July 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 09 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
23 Jul 2024
A suspect with about 189kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Kalpitiya A suspect with about 189kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kudawa beach area, Kalpitiya on 21st July 2024 resulted in the apprehension of a suspect (01) and the seizure of approximately 189kg of smuggled Tendu leaves. Additionally, the Navy also confiscated a dinghy used for the racket.
21 Jul 2024
Navy recovers about 778kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Puttalam

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity stretching from Wellamundalama to Kolankanaththa in Puttalam in the evening of 17th July 2024 led to the recovery of about 778kg (wet weight) of dried turmeric. It is suspected that the consignment of dried turmeric was smuggled into the country via sea routes.
18 Jul 2024
A suspect held with Pregabalin capsules in Trincomalee

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of a suspect (01) with 350 Pregabalin capsules which had been made ready to sell. The coordinated operation was mounted at the Abayapura Junction in Trincomalee on 17th July 2024.
18 Jul 2024
Navy recovers approx. 226kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Kudawa beach area of Kalpitiya today (17th July 2024) resulted in the recovery of approx. 226kg of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country.
17 Jul 2024
Navy takes hold of about 477kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Navy on the Paramunai Island, Kalpitiya on 11th July 2024 led to the recovery of about 477kg of dried turmeric, believed to have been smuggled into the country.
12 Jul 2024
Navy seizes 03 Indian trawlers for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the wee hours of 11th July 2024. The operation led to the seizure of 03 Indian trawlers and apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.
11 Jul 2024