A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy on the afternoon of 06th June 2023 off Point Pedro, Jaffna led to the apprehension of 07 persons who engaged in diving to catch fish, without valid fishing passes. During the operation, the Navy also seized one (01) dinghy as well as diving and fishing gear used for this illegal fishing practice.

Following the flash floods triggered by heavy downpour reported in several parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 05 relief teams for flood relief efforts in Bulathsinhala, Baduraliya, Lathpandura and Walallawita in the Kalutara district and Kalawana in the Rathnapura district. Accordingly, the Navy relief teams were continuing their rescue and relief services in full swing as of this morning (06th June 2023).

In the wake of inclement weather prevailing in several areas in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, communities in those localities are facing hardships due to floods. In response to these developments, the Sri Lanka Navy on 04th June 2023 swiftly mobilized 04 relief teams to Bulathsinhala, Baduraliya, Lathpandura and Kalawana areas to extend flood relief to affected communities.

The Navy apprehended 25 individuals today (01st June 2023) off Mamunai and Chundikulam in Jaffna, for engaging in light-coarse fishing and night diving to catch fish. During these operations, the Navy seized 1068 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 07 dinghies, and various diving and fishing equipment used in these illicit activities.

A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police on Malwatta Road, Colombo 11 on 31st May 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect who was transferring 2000 foreign cigarettes for sale.

Special operations conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the wee hours of 30th May 2023 led to the apprehension of 09 persons for engaging in several illegal fishing activities in the sea areas of Chundikulam, Chalai, and Nagar Kovil in Veththalakerni. During these operations, the Navy also took hold of unauthorized fishing gear and 05 dinghies used for these illegal acts.

In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy today (28th May 2023) stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who fell ill in the eastern waters, off the Foul Point, Trincomalee. The ill person who was aboard NERU XINRUI – an Indian Cargo Ship was rushed for medical attention, upon being brought to Trincomalee.

The Sri Lanka Navy today (26th May 2023) brought ashore an ill fisherman who had fallen ill while aboard a multiday fishing trawler. The rescue operation took place approximately 460 nautical miles (about 851km) off the coast of Galle, in the southwestern region of Sri Lanka.

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the wee hours of 25th May 2023 led to the apprehension of 08 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing and fishing using unauthorized nets in the sea area of Arisimalai, Pulmoddai. During this operation the Navy also took hold of unauthorized fishing gear and 02 dinghies used for these illegal acts.

In a decisive move to combat illegal fishing activities, the Navy apprehended 06 persons who were found engaging in light-coarse fishing off Chundikulam and Chalai, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (24th May 2023). The search operations also led to the seizure of 06 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used by the suspects.