Drug Bust News

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 million seized in Pesalai

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity between Kudiyiruppu and Pesalai, Talaimannar on 12 Aug 25 resulted in the seizure of about 110kg and 600g of Kerala cannabis.

13 Aug 2025

Suspect arrested with smuggled tobacco and medicinal products in Kalpitiya

A coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Kalpitiya Police in the Thigali area of Kalpitiya on the night of 11 Aug 25 led to the seizure of over 379kg of Kendu leaves, 6,000 foreign cigarettes, 281,200 medicinal capsules and 1,291 medicinal injections, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect in connection to the incident .

13 Aug 2025

Two arrested in Anuradhapura with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 6 million

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) near the Salgadu Stadium in Anuradhapura on 04 Aug 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects in possession of approx. 29kg and 901g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a car used to smuggle narcotics.

07 Aug 2025

Cannabis valued over Rs. 20 million held in Arippu, Silawathura

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Arippu area of Silawathura in the early hours of 29 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 101kg and 600g (wet weight) of cannabis.

31 Jul 2025

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 million seized in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island in Jaffna on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis.

13 Jul 2025

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 16 million held in Mamunei, Jaffna

A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Mamunei, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (04 Jul 25) resulted in the seizure of about 71kg and 400g of Kerala cannabis.

04 Jul 2025

Joint operation leads to drug bust in Wennappuwa; Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 202 million and 03 suspects apprehended

A coordinated search operation mounted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau led to the seizure of over 900kg of Kerala cannabis in Bolawatta area in Wennappuwa on 02 Jul 25. The operation also led to the interception of a car in connection to the smuggling racket and a cab in which 02 foreign-made pistols, 04 magazines and 40 rounds of ammunition were found.

03 Jul 2025

Three (03) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 47 million held in northern seas

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area off Kovilan, Kareinagar in Jaffna on 27 Jun 25 resulted in the interception of a dinghy (01) with approx. 209kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the smuggling racket.

29 Jun 2025

Naval operations seize assortment of tobacco products and narcotic substance

Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 10 to 19 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 108kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves, approx. 732g of cocaine and apprehension of a suspect with 2600 foreign cigarettes.

21 May 2025

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 120 million seized with 03 suspects in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island, Jaffna on 07 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 301kg and 150g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of 03 suspects and a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket.

08 May 2025