Operations News
Navy seizes foreign-origin cannabis valued over Rs. 06 million on Delft Island
The Navy took hold of about 26kg and 900g of foreign-origin cannabis, during a search operation on the Delft Island, Jaffna on 14 Dec 25.
14 Dec 2025
Navy takes hold of 1740kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a 1740kg haul of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 10 Dec 25.
13 Dec 2025
Coastal vigilance leads to seize cannabis valued over Rs. 1 million in Mannar
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police apprehended two (02) suspects in possession of approx. 06kg of foreign - origin cannabis in the Palliyamunai area of Mannar on 10 Dec 25.
12 Dec 2025
Navy assists to bring ashore ill fisherman in eastern seas, through MRCC coordination
The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman who was in critical condition aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, about 16 nautical miles (29km) off Trincomalee. Upon being brought ashore, he was rushed to the Trincomalee General Hospital on the night of 10 Dec 25 for medical attention.
12 Dec 2025
Navy takes hold of about 1292kg of Kendu leaves in Mannar
During a search operation on the morning of 14 Dec 25 in the Erukkalampiddi beach area, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a cab which was ready to illegally transport approximately 1,292kg of Kendu leaves.
11 Dec 2025
Navy nabs 02 suspects with a stock of Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of Kendu leaves, weighing about 542kg, and apprehended two suspects (02) and a cab, during a search operation in Puttalam on 09 Dec 25.
11 Dec 2025
Navy takes hold of cannabis valued over Rs. 14 million
In a search operation on 07 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy recovered a stock of foreign-origin cannabis in the Vellai beach area of the Delft Island, Jaffna.
08 Dec 2025
A naval operation seizes another consignment of narcotics in Kalpitiya sea
During an operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on the night of 05 Dec 25, naval personnel intercepted a dinghy carrying three (03) sacks suspected to contain narcotics, as well as another dinghy that had arrived to assist it, with four (04) suspects.
06 Dec 2025
Navy seizes large stock of foreign cigarettes off Delft
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial haul of foreign cigarettes and other cosmetic and wearable items during a search operation conducted in seas south of Delft, Jaffna, on 03 Dec 25.
05 Dec 2025
A joint operation to rescue flood victims in Mannar
A joint rescue operation was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Army from 29 Nov to 01 Dec 25, in response to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the Mannar, Nanattan, Murunkan, Vidayanakulam and Settikulam areas.
02 Dec 2025















