Drug Bust News
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
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
Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs in Kalpitiya
Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs in Anuradhapura v
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
