Drug Bust News

A suspect nabbed with Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 8 million in Paranthan

A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF in Paranthan of Kilinochchi on 26 Mar 25 led to the interception of a lorry for smuggling about 20kg and 150g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect involved in the smuggling racket.

27 Mar 2025

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 69 million recovered from Vaththirayan beach vicinity

A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF led to the recovery of about 174kg and 126g of Kerala cannabis from the beach vicinity of Vaththirayan in Kilinochchi, Jaffna on 04 Mar 25.

04 Mar 2025

Navy apprehends 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 78 million in northern waters

A special search operation conducted by the Navy in waters north of the Analathivu Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 03 Mar 25, resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects with a stock of Kerala cannabis, weighing over 197kg. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy employed for this illegal act.

03 Mar 2025

A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 12 million held in Mannar

A search operation conducted by the Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Marichchakatti area of Mannar led to the arrest of a suspect with over 31kg of Kerala cannabis on 02 Mar 25.

03 Mar 2025

A suspect arrested with Crystal Methamphetamine in Kalpitiya

A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Police in Palliwasalthurai, Kalpitiya resulted in the arrest of a suspect with 3g and 80mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (Ice) on 26 Jan 25.

27 Jan 2025

Two suspects with 1289kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Keeramundalama, Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach and sea areas of Keeramundalama in Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 20th January 2025 led to the seizure of 1289kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects as well as a dinghy, 02 traditional boats and 02 tractors used for this racket.

21 Jan 2025

Four suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 43 million held in Mandaitivu and Pallekuda

Search operations conducted by the Navy off the Mandaitivu Island and in the Pallekuda beach vicinity in Pooneryn, Jaffa with the assistance of Police led to the apprehension of 04 suspects with over 108kg of Kerala cannabis and a dinghy on 20th January 2025.

21 Jan 2025

Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the arrest of 02 suspects with 800 capsules of prescription drug which had been made ready to sell. The apprehension was made in the town area of Kalpitiya on 16th January 2025.

17 Jan 2025

Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs in Anuradhapura v

A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of 02 suspects with 145 capsules of prescription drug which had been made ready to sell. The apprehension was made at the fuel station of Rambewa in Anuradhapura on 15th January 2025.

16 Jan 2025

A large consignment of narcotics and prescription drugs valued over Rs. 28158 million seized during naval operations in 2024

The Navy's operations in 2024 yielded impressive results, bringing to justice 407 persons, both local and foreign, involved in a wide array of illegal acts such as smuggling of narcotics, prescription drugs, and contraband as well as apprehending those involved in human smuggling. These operations were conducted in close coordination with law enforcement agencies and maritime partners in the region. Meanwhile, the gross street value of narcotics and prescription drugs seized in these operations has been valued at over Rs. 28158 million of street value.

06 Jan 2025