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Navy assists apprehension of person for retaining conch shells without permit
The Navy apprehended a suspect in possession of conch shells without permit, during a search operation conducted with the Assistant Directorate of Fisheries of Mannar in the Karisalpadu area of Mannar on 16th April
...2020-04-17
Navy apprehends person with cannabis in Mannar
The Navy held a persons in possession of cannabis, during a search conducted with the Police in Illuppaikaddawai, Mannar on 16th April 2020.
...2020-04-17
Person with illicit liquor and 'Madana Modaka' pills held by Navy
During a search conducted in Koththanthive, Baththuluoya on 16th April 2020, the Navy held a person in possession of illicit liquor and 'Madana Modaka' pills.
...2020-04-17
Navy apprehends 04 persons engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized nets
The Navy apprehended 04 persons who engaged in illegal fishing using unauthorized fishing nets, during a patrol conducted in the sea area off Kokilai on 16th April 2020....
2020-04-17
Illicit liquor brewery busted, woman apprehended during naval raid
After having raided an illicit liquor brewing centre in Uchchamunei area, Kalpitiya on 15th April 2020, the Navy managed to apprehend a woman at the illicit arrack den, with a stock of illicit liquor.
...2020-04-16
Navy assists apprehension of 08 suspects with heroin
The Navy apprehended 08 suspects with heroin, during a coordinated operation conducted with the Division Vice Squad Mannar in South Bar, Mannar on 15th April 2020.
...2020-04-16
Sick Indian crew member aboard International Merchant Vessel brought to Colombo harbour
Sri Lanka Navy, on 15th April 2020, rendered assistance to safely bring a sick Indian national aboard the International Merchant Vessel ‘Menkar’ to the port of Colombo.
...2020-04-16
Boossa quarantine centre releases another 11 inmates completed quarantine process
Eleven (11) more individuals who completed their quarantine period at the quarantine centre established at Boossa Naval Base, left for their homes today (16th April 2020).
...2020-04-16
Navy improves facilities at Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital to treat COVID-19 patients
In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Sri Lanka Navy stepped into improve facilities of the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital to treat COVID-19 patients in a safe and effective manner. ...
2020-04-16
Navy seizes about 120kg of Kerala cannabis in Mannar seas
The Navy seized a dinghy carrying a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 120kg, during a patrol conducted in the seas south of Mannar on 15th April 2020. Three (03) suspects in connection to the smuggling of cannabis were also taken into naval custody.
...2020-04-16
Batch of 100 in Nagalangama and Wellaweediya sent to quarantine.
After having identified another 100 persons who were potentially exposed to the individuals previously taken into naval custody in Suduwella area, the Navy sent them to the Naval Quarantine Center located at Sri Lanka Navy Marine’s HQ in Sampoor, Trincomalee today (15th April 2020). The new batch of people were found from Gunasinghapura, Wellaweediya, Grandpass and Nagalangama areas.
...2020-04-15
Navy nabs 02 persons with heroin
The Navy nabbed 02 persons in possession of 4.8g of heroin, during an operation conducted in Wennappuwa area on 14th April 2020. ...
2020-04-15
Navy hands over disinfection chamber to Puttalam Police station
A disinfection chamber improvised by Navy as part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project was handed over to the Puttalam Police station today (15th April 2020).
...2020-04-15
Vessel seized by Navy in high seas while carrying a stock of heroin and crystal methamphetamine escorted to Dikkowita fisheries harbour
Sri Lanka Navy deployed its Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) SLNS ‘Samudura’ to seize a vessel loaded with a large consignment of drugs in high seas about 548 nautical miles (985km) off Sri Lankan shores....
2020-04-15
Navy shares Avurudu sweetmeats with inmates under quarantine at Naval Quarantine Centre in Oluvil
In view of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sri Lanka Navy on 14th April 2020 shared Avurudu sweetmeats with inmates under quarantine at Naval Quarantine Centre in Oluvil.
...2020-04-15
