Six (6) sacks of suspected narcotics seized from Kapparathota coastal area in Weligama

Acting on credible information received, the Navy seized a suspicious local multi-day fishing trawler and 5 suspects during a search operation conducted on 13 October 2026, off Dondra, south of Sri Lanka.

Based on information revealed by the suspects, a coordinated operation was mounted by the Navy, State Intelligence Service, Police and Police Special Task Force (STF), Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and Coast Guard. As a result of this coordinated operation, STF seized six (06) sacks suspected to contain narcotics, two (02) satellite phones and an internet connectivity device concealed at the Kapparathota beach this morning, 15 October.

Meanwhile, the 5 suspects apprehended by the Navy were handed over to the PNB for onward legal proceedings.

With the invaluable support of the public and the fishing community, in combating drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy remains committed to conduct anti-narcotic operations under the national initiative ‘A Nation United’, covering coastal areas throughout the island.