The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect with 42300 cards of Pregabalin capsules 150 mg, during a search at the Karamba roadblock in Kalpitiya on 24th June 2023. The apprehension was made while the suspect was carrying this controlled drug by a van, for sale.

The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the dark hours of 21st June 2023. The operation led to the seizure of 04 Indian trawlers with 22 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters northwest of Delft Island, Jaffna.

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on 20th June 2023 off Urimunai of the Delft Island, Jaffna led to the interception of an Indian poaching trawler (01) with nine (09) Indian fishermen.

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 08 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during a special operation carried out on 16th June 2023 in the sea area of Mamunai of Veththalakerni, Jaffna. The operation also led to the seizure of 04 dinghies and diving gear used for this illegal act.

The Navy apprehended 04 fishermen, along with 04 dinghies and fishing gear, while they were engaging in fishing using unauthorized nets in the lagoon of Kokilai and Jinnapuram sea area on 15th June 2023. The apprehension was made during a dedicated operation carried out by the Navy to prevent illegal fishing practices.

A special search operation conducted by the Navy on the Delft Island, Jaffna on 15th June 2023 led to the recovery of more than 729kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves. The consignment of Kendu leaves, which is believed to be smuggled, was found in the beach area of the Delft Island.

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 26 persons who engaged in illegal fishing practices, during special operations carried out on 13th and 14th June 2023 in the beach area of Lankapatuna and sea area of Mullaitivu. The operations also led to the seizure of 09 dinghies and diving gear used for these illegal acts.

In a remarkable display of it expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 12th June 2023 cleared blockages under the Dodangoda and Agaliya bridges over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream.

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a person with 45 Water Gel sticks – a type of commercial explosive, during a search operation carried out in Erakkandi, Trincomalee on 12th June 2023. The arrest was made while the suspect was carrying the explosive items for sale.

The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested a suspect with 300 tablets of ‘Pregabalin’ (a controlled drug), during a special search operation conducted at Kovilkulam Junction, Vavuniya on 11th June 2023. The suspect was nabbed when he was carrying the tablets for sale.