Operations News
2026
July
Navy recovers smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya and Chilaw
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a large consignment of smuggled medicine and Kendu leaves during separate search operations conducted in Kalpitiya and Chilaw on 10 July 2026.
Navy seizes more than 60,000 smuggled sea cucumbers in Mannar coastal raid
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 26 suspects and seized approx. 60,448 sea cucumbers, during a search operation in the coastal vicinity of Southbar, Mannar on 9 July 2026. The haul is suspected to have been smuggled int...
Navy nabs 4 individuals for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in Mannar seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended four (4) individuals along with a haul of 554 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the seas off Usmukkunthurai, Mannar on 7 July 2026.
Navy foils smuggling attempt: Massive haul of pharmaceuticals seized in Kalpitiya
In a successful maritime interception, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect (01) along with a dinghy (01) whilst smuggling a staggering 935,000 medicinal capsules in the seas off Ippantivu, Kalpitiya on 30 Jun 26.
June
Navy intercepts dinghy with over 620kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo lagoon
In an operation to curb smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy carrying a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 01 suspect in the Negombo lagoon area on 28 Jun 26.
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt off Delft Island, seizes assortment of items
In a successful coastal security operation, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a diverse consignment of items suspected of being smuggled into the country. The recovery was made during a search operation conducted on 24 Jun 26...
Navy seizes over 500kg of smuggled Kendu leaves; 03 suspects apprehended in Chilaw
In a successful operation against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects along with a lorry transporting a massive haul of Kendu leaves. The apprehension took place during a search operation conducted i...
Navy’s prompt search and rescue mission saves lives at sea
In a swift search and rescue (SAR) operation, the Sri Lanka Navy on 22 Jun 26 rendered assistance to a one-day fishing trawler that had failed to return to its intended destination.
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt: Over 547kg of Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
In an anti-smuggling operation, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a dinghy with a consignment of Kendu leaves in the Negombo Lagoon area on 17 Jun 26.
Navy apprehends 39 persons for involvement in illegal fishing practices
In an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of search operations across island waters from 01 to 15 Jun 26. These operations resulted in the apprehension of 39 indivi...