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Coordinated operation nets 02 suspects and big haul of pharmaceuticals in Wattala

In a coordinated search operation conducted in the Wattala area on 02 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 suspects with a significant haul of pharmaceuticals (744,500 capsules) and a lorry (01) used to transfer those items.

06 Feb 2026

Navy intercepts 02 narcotics-laden trawlers with 11 suspects in southern seas

Building on its success in seizing major narcotic stocks in 2025, the Navy continued to support the “A Nation United” National Mission in 2026. In continuation of these efforts, during an operation conducted on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended eleven (11) suspects aboard two local multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of drug smuggling.

26 Jan 2026

Navy seizes over 108,000 smuggled pharmaceutical tablets off Kalpitiya

During a search operation conducted in the Kandakkuliya sea area of Kalpitiya on 12 Jan 26, the Navy took hold of a stock of 108,480 pharmaceutical tablets, attempted to be smuggled into the country.

13 Jan 2026

A suspect nabbed with 02kg of foreign-origin cannabis in Maradankerni

The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF), apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of approximately two (02) kg of foreign cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Maradankerni area of Jaffna on 09 Jan 26.

11 Jan 2026

Naval operations net narcotics and prescription drugs valued over Rs. 75,000 Mn in 2025

In line with the "A Nation United" National Mission, aimed at safeguarding future generations from the threat of narcotics, the Sri Lanka Navy has intensified drug-interdiction operations across the island. These efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach involving local and foreign maritime stakeholders as well as law enforcement agencies.

03 Jan 2026

Navy's vigilance at sea yields significant narcotics seizure, five in custody

In a major counter-narcotics operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended five (05) suspects and seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying a consignment of suspected substances on the high seas off southern coast.

25 Dec 2025

Naval operation leads to seizure of cannabis worth more than Rs. 31 million in Pudumathalan

During a search operation in the Pudumathalan area of Mullaitivu on 17 Dec 25, the navy seized a cab (01), taking hold of over 140kg of foreign-origin cannabis made ready for transportation.

18 Dec 2025

Navy seizes foreign-origin cannabis valued over Rs. 06 million on Delft Island

The Navy took hold of about 26kg and 900g of foreign-origin cannabis, during a search operation on the Delft Island, Jaffna on 14 Dec 25.

14 Dec 2025

Coastal vigilance leads to seize cannabis valued over Rs. 1 million in Mannar

In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police apprehended two (02) suspects in possession of approx. 06kg of foreign - origin cannabis in the Palliyamunai area of Mannar on 10 Dec 25.

12 Dec 2025

Navy takes hold of cannabis valued over Rs. 14 million

In a search operation on 07 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy recovered a stock of foreign-origin cannabis in the Vellai beach area of the Delft Island, Jaffna.

08 Dec 2025