Operation News
Navy recovers prescription drugs worth over Rs. 4.5 million in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy recovered a stock of prescription drugs washed ashore at Nadukuda, Mannar, during a foot patrol conducted in the area on the morning of 20th August 2022.
22 Aug 2022
Navy seizes petrol stock worth over Rs. 900,000 in Kalpitiya
The Navy seized about 2030 liters of petrol, made ready to be transported by illegal means, along with 03 suspects and 02 vehicles, during a special operation carried out in Sengumalawatta area in Kalpitiya in the evening of 20th August 2022.
21 Aug 2022
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 27 million of street value in Jaffna
A foot patrol conducted by the Navy in the beach area of Saukkadi, Madagal in Jaffna led to the seizure of about 93kg and 200g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis this morning (19th August 2022).
19 Aug 2022
Navy rescues 06 fishermen from distressed local fishing trawler off Dondra
The Navy rescued 06 fishermen from a local multiday fishing trawler in distress about 18.5 nautical miles (34 km) off Dondra in southern waters and bring them ashore this morning (19th August 2022).
19 Aug 2022
Navy apprehends 10 individuals suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate from island
Sri Lanka Navy apprehend 10 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a special operation conducted in seas off Kurusapadu, Talaimannar on the night of 16th August 2022.
17 Aug 2022
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore distressed local fishing trawler with a deceased fisherman
Sri Lanka Navy on the night of 11th August 2022 brought ashore a local fishing trawler in distress in seas, about 68 nautical miles (125km) off the Galle Lighthouse, due to a mechanical failure.
12 Aug 2022
Navy seizes poaching trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters today (10th August 2022). The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 09 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
10 Aug 2022
Navy apprehends 13 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar this morning (05th August 2022).
06 Aug 2022
Forty - six (46) illegal immigrants held by Australian Border Force brought to the island
The Australian Border Force Cutter (ABFC) - Ocean Shield, carrying 46 illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka, arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (05th August 2022). The group of illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka was held by the Australian Border Force on 21st July 2022 at the Australia’s maritime border, while they were attempting to illegally migrate to Australia via sea.
05 Aug 2022
Navy clears blockages under several bridges in Galle, averting a flood threat
Sri Lanka Navy on 03rd August 2022 yet again pressed into action to clear blockages under Agaliya and Dodamgoda Bridges in Galle, as downstream of water at those locations has been blocked by tree remains and debris. Due to heavy rains received in the past couple of days, the water level in the Gin Ganga had risen, hampering the free flow of water under those bridges.
04 Aug 2022