Operations News
2026
September
Two (2) persons nabbed with fish suspected of explosive catch in Mulankavil
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 2 suspects and seized a cab (1) carrying over 370 kg of fish believed to have been caught using explosives during a search operation in Mulankavil, Mannar, on 15 September 2026.
Navy apprehends 4 suspects for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended four (4) suspects and seized 9,000 illegally harvested sea cucumbers during a search operation in the Jaffna lagoon on 15 September 2026.
Two apprehended with illegally harvested sea cucumbers in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 2 suspects and seized 1,740 sea cucumbers during a search operation in Allaippiddi, Jaffna, on 12 September 2026.
Navy nabs suspect with fish caught by destructive practice in Muthur
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect and seized approx. 820kg consignment of fish caught using explosives, during a search operation in Muthur on 9 September 2026.
August
Suspect arrested with 400 medicine tablets intended for illegal sale
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested a suspect with 400 medicine tablets in his possession for illegal sale, during a coordinated search operation with the Police at the Matale Junction of Anuradhapura on 29 August 2026.
Thirty-three (33) apprehended in naval operations against illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 33 persons and seized 18 dinghies during operations against illegal fishing conducted across island waters between 16 and 27 August 2026. These operations were carried out in coordinatio...
Navy takes hold of smuggled spices in Baththalangunduwa
The Navy seized a consignment of dried ginger and cardamom husks, smuggled into the country, during a search operation in the Baththalangunduwa area of Kalpitiya on 23 August 2026.
Navy nabs 50 persons over illegal fishing activities
The Navy conducted operations against illegal fishing from 1 to 15 August 2026 in coordination with the Police and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. During these operations, 50 individuals were appreh...
Search Operations Continue, Salvage Operation Underway Following Navy Craft Incident Off Angulana
Search operations continue for missing Naval Officer following a Naval Fast Attack Craft ran into distress off Angulana on 15 August 2026.
Large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Norochcholai
A search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Paniadiya area at Norochcholai on 13 August 2026 led to the seizure of over 1464kg of smuggled Kendu leaves.