Drug Bust News
Navy seizes massive haul of narcotics weighing over 654kg and arms, arresting 10 suspects off south coast
As a key stakeholder in the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has been conducting maritime operations in the waters surrounding the island, in support of the objectives of this national mission. Under this initiative, during yet another successful operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy intercepted 02 local multi-day fishing trawlers and 10 suspects. One trawler, along with 05 individuals, was suspected of attempting to smuggle a consignment of narcotics and weapons. The second trawler and the remaining 05 suspects are believed to be linked to the same illicit operation.
13 Mar 2026
A suspect collared with prescription pills in Samanthurai
In a coordinated effort to curb the illegal distribution of controlled substances, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect (01) in the Samanthurai area of Ampara, in possession of approximately 200 prescription pills intended for illegal sale, on 04 Mar 26.
09 Mar 2026
Navy seizes a consignment of narcotics and apprehends 06 suspects in offshore operation
Answering the call of the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has tightened its grip on the island's maritime boundaries. Striking deep in the southern waters, a successful naval mission resulted in the seizure of a local fishing trawler (01) and six (06) suspects, foiling a major drug smuggling attempt.
08 Mar 2026
A suspect nabbed with approx. 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis valued over Rs. 73 million
In a combined operation conducted on 04 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Kayts Police seized a consignment of foreign-origin cannabis weighing approximately 368kg at the Suruvil beach area of Kayts Island, Jaffna. The operation also led to the arrest of a suspect (01) and a dinghy (01).
07 Mar 2026
Coordinated operation nabs a suspect with 2000 foreign cigarettes
Coordinated operation nets 02 suspects and big haul of pharmaceuticals in Wattala
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
