Navy seizes over 690kg of Kendu leaves in Silawathura

The Sri Lanka Navy seized more than 690kg of Kendu leaves and apprehended 2 suspects during a search operation conducted off Kallaru, Silawathura, in the dark hours of 7 October 2026.

The operation was conducted by personnel from SLNS Vijaya, under the Northwestern Naval Command. Accordingly, a suspicious dinghy in the Kallaru sea area was intercepted and searched, leading to the recovery of more than 690kg of Kendu leaves packed in 20 sacks being smuggled.

The suspects, aged 34 and 41, were identified as residents of Anawasala area. The suspects, the consignment of Kendu leaves and the dinghy will be handed over to the Puttalam Excise Department office for further legal action.