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Fifteen (15) persons held by Navy for engaging in illegal fishing
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The Navy held 15 persons who engaged in illegal fishing in the seas off the Elisabeth Island in Trincomalee, on 11th July 2020.
12 Jul 2020
Two (02) inmates leave Kalpitiya Naval quarantine center
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Two (02) inmates who were undergoing quarantine period in Naval quarantine center at Kalpitiya area, left the center after completion of their quarantine process, on 11th July 2020.
12 Jul 2020
Commander Nilantha Kurukulasooriya assumes command of SLNS Prathapa
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Commander Nilantha Kurukulasooriya assumed command of SLNS Prathapa, one of the Fast Gun Boats (FGB) belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy, on 11th July 2020.
12 Jul 2020
Navy holds illegal migrants at Northern seas
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Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a dinghy with 02 persons who were on an illegal attempt to migrate via sea routes with other 02 persons during a special operation carried out in the seas north of Thondamannar in Jaffna, on 11th July 2020.
12 Jul 2020
Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis at Uduthurei, Vettalakeni
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The Navy seized over 52kg stock of drugs belonging to the category of Kerala cannabis, during a special operation conducted in the sea area off Uduthurei in Vettalakeni on 11th July 2020.
12 Jul 2020