Operation News
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 39 million

During a foot patrol conducted in the beach area of Thandamanaru in Jaffna on 22nd May 2021, the Navy was able to recover an abandoned stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 131kg and 800g.
23 May 2021
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis

During a special operation conducted in Trincomalee on 21st May 2021, the Navy managed to nab a suspect with about 1kg and 790g of Kerala cannabis.
22 May 2021
Navy gets in on the act to clear remains clogged under bridges

Navy sprang into action to clear debris collected under Wakwella and Agaliya bridges over Gin Ganga on 21st May 2021.
22 May 2021
Related to the news release under the title ‘Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour’ on 21st May 2021

Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with and Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is working in full swing as of now (22nd May 2021) to contain the fire onboard the MV ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ which confronted this unfortunate turn of event while at anchorage off Colombo harbour on 20th May.
22 May 2021
Navy assists apprehension of suspect with Kerala cannabis

A special operation conducted by the Navy in Mannar on 20th May 2021, made way to apprehend a suspect (01) with about 1kg and 450g of Kerala cannabis made ready to be sold.
21 May 2021
Navy assists dousing of fire onboard container ship at anchorage off Colombo harbour

Sri Lanka Navy responding immediately to a distress call of fire erupted onboard a container ship ‘X-PRESS PEARL’ in the afternoon of 20th May 2021, promptly dispatched 02 Offshore Patrol Vessels, Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sagara, Sindurala and a Fast Attack Craft to the scene of fire. Further 01 Tug from the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)is engaged in firefighting efforts as of now. The container ship was at anchorage about 9.5 nautical miles northwest of Colombo harbour as the incident was reported.
21 May 2021
Navy relief teams continue to reach out to people affected by floods

As a result of flood emergencies following the inclement weather, 02 more Navy relief teams were sent out to flood prone areas in the Gampaha district today (15th May 2021) to rescue distressed communities and provide them with relief measures.
15 May 2021
Navy deploys 03 more teams to extend relief measures to flood victims

The Navy deployed 03 more relief teams in flood prone areas in the Gampaha and Galle districts this evening (14th May 2021) to rescue people affected by the floods and provide them flood relief, subsequent to the prevailing adverse weather.
14 May 2021
Navy thwarts illegal immigration attempt; 30 persons held in Chilaw

A special operation carried out by Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in Samindugama on 13th and 14th May 2021 led to the apprehension of 30 persons whom were suspected to have attempted to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea.
14 May 2021
Navy relief teams rescue flood victims

Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 10 relief teams in flood prone areas in the Western and Southern Provinces to provide relief and rescue people from the risk of flooding due to heavy rains. Accordingly, Navy relief teams were able to rescue 06 flood victims with the overflowing of the Gin Ganga in the Udugama area, Galle on the night of 13th May 2021.
14 May 2021