In the wake of inclement weather, the Navy mobilized its relief teams in Parakramapura of Padaviya, Anuradhapura since 03rd December 2023. Committed to their relief efforts, the Navy teams have been continuing their services in full swing even today (15th December).

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 17 persons for engaging in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted off Silawathura, Vankalai in Mannar, Kalmunai Point in Jaffna and beach area of Negombo on 13th December 2023. The operations also led to the apprehension of 06 dinghies, diving gear and about 743 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.

In the wake of inclement weather prevailing in several parts of the island, the Navy has swiftly mobilized its relief teams in Parakramapura of Padaviya, Anuradhapura since 03rd December 2023. Demonstrating their commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Navy relief teams are currently engaged to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities.

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters today (13th December 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 01 Indian trawler with 06 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Kovilan Lighthouse, Kareinagar.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (13th December 2023) brought ashore a fisherman who had fallen ill while aboard a local multiday fishing trawler. The fisherman was off the Foul Point, Trincomalee, as he was approached by the Navy.

The Navy apprehended 07 persons who engaged in illegal night diving in Silawathura sea area, during a search operation conducted in the wee hours of today (13th December 2023). The operation also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies, diving gear and about 874 illegally harvested sea cucumbers.

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial quantity of Pregabalin pills, totaling 6000, during a search operation conducted in the coastal vicinity of Oluthuduwai, Mannar on 11th December 2023. These Pregabalin pills, concealed in the Oluthuduwai beach area, are suspected to have been smuggled into the country.

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 09th December 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 25 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Point Pedro.

A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy near the Baththanangunduwa Island on 08th December 2023, led to the recovery of a parcel weighing over 04kg of gold from the depths of Puttalam Lagoon. It is suspected that the valuable cache of gold has been intentionally sunk underwater by smugglers. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and 01 dinghy, believed to be linked to the racket.

The Navy intercepted a cab and seized about 1286kg of Tendu leaves, believed to have been smuggled into the country, during a special operation mounted in Sethapola area in Norochcholai this morning (07th December 2023). The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to the racket.