During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 12 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna.

In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 06 to 11 Jan 26, thirteen (13) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 04 dinghies in multiple locations across the island.

The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF), apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of approximately two (02) kg of foreign cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Maradankerni area of Jaffna on 09 Jan 26.

During a coordinated operation mounted on 08 Jan 26 in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes.

A swift response by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police resulted in the rescue of 02 pilots after a private airline seaplane plunged during landing at Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya today (07 Jan 26).

In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Jaffna Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested four (04) individuals in possession of a significant quantity of prescription drugs (860) on 05 Jan 26 in the Central Bus Stand of Jaffna and Nayanmarkattu area of the Kayts Island.

In a search operation mounted on 03 Jan 26 in the seas off Luniwila of Vennappuwa, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling attempt, seizing approx. 554kg of Kendu leaves, 01 dinghy and apprehending 02 suspects.

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 02 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 09 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilam of Kareinagar, Jaffna.

During a search operation carried out on 01 Jan 26 in the lagoon area of Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 224kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.

In line with the "A Nation United" National Mission, aimed at safeguarding future generations from the threat of narcotics, the Sri Lanka Navy has intensified drug-interdiction operations across the island. These efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach involving local and foreign maritime stakeholders as well as law enforcement agencies.