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Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 129 million seized with 04 suspects in northern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Point Pedro sea area on 29 Apr 25 resulted in the seizure of about 322kg and 860g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the smuggling racket....
2025-04-30
Western Naval Command marks New Year with grand celebrations
The Western Naval Command held its Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival (Bakmaha Ulela) in grand style at SLNS Gemunu on 27 Apr 25. The event, organized following the directives of the Commander Western Naval Area, was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy....
2025-04-30
Navy steps up to restore Kandy Lake following “Siri Dalada Wandanawa”
The Sri Lanka Navy on 28 Apr 25 joined hands with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat in post-event maintenance efforts at the historic Kandy Lake, following the major spiritual gathering of “Siri Dalada Wandanawa”....
2025-04-30
Navy seizes approx. 643kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during separate search operations
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Talaimannar, Kalpitiya and Negombo sea areas on 26 and 27 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 643kg and 380g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy. ...
2025-04-28
SLNS Samudura departs to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore
SLNS Samudura on 27 Apr 25 set sail from the Port of Colombo to Changi, Singapore to join the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs....
2025-04-28
Navy rescues 02 persons at risk of drowning after Jet Ski mishap at Lake Gregory
Two individuals enjoying a Jet Ski ride on Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya narrowly escaped drowning, after their watercraft capsized, as they were swiftly rescued by the Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU). ...
2025-04-26
Chief of Staff of the Navy attends ANZAC Day Commemorative Service
The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy joined dignitaries, veterans, and service members on 25 Apr 25 in solemn remembrance at the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day Commemorative Service held at the Jawatte Cemetery in Colombo 05....
2025-04-26
Two (02) suspects held with cannabis
Separate operations conducted by the Navy in Kalpitiya and in Padiyathalawa, with the assistance of Police on 23 and 24 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 751g of Kerala cannabis and 01kg and 95g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a three-wheeler....
2025-04-26
Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan departs island
The Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan which arrived in Colombo on a replenishment visit on 22 Apr 25, departed the island on 24 Apr. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-04-26
A suspect nabbed with 600 foreign fags in Trincomalee
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 22 Apr 25 at the Anuradhapura Junction of Trincomalee led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of 600 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale....
2025-04-25
Navy ensures security and welfare of devotees attending ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’
Visiting the city of Kandy on 23 Apr 25, the Commander of the Navy inspected security and welfare provisions made available by the Sri Lanka Navy for thousands of devotees attending ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’(Sacred Tooth Relic Exposition)....
2025-04-24
Navy nabs 04 suspects with smuggled goods and pets in Kalpitiya and Puttalam
In separate search operations conducted in Alankuda sea area of Kalpitiya and Thoduwawa in Puttalam on 23 Apr 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 suspects along with smuggled spices, clothing, smartphones, electrical appliances and pet birds. The operations also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy and a cab in connection to these illegal acts. ...
2025-04-23
Navy takes hold of a dinghy with smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted an abandoned dinghy loaded with a haul of smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices during a search operation off Negombo on 22 Apr 25. Among the recovered items were; 1156 bottles and 4224 packets of agrochemicals, 67kg and 800g of Kendu leaves and 75kg and 300g of cardamom. ...
2025-04-23
Two (02) suspects held with local cannabis in Lunugamwehera
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Lunugamwehera, Tissamaharama on the night of 20 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 01kg and 800g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a motorbike....
2025-04-23
Two (02) suspects collared with 565 foreign fags in Trincomalee
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy, Police and Police Special Task Force (STF) on 21 Apr 25 in the Trincomalee Town and Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour led to the arrest of 02 suspects and seizure of 565 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale....
2025-04-23
