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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

A naval operation seizes another consignment of narcotics in Kalpitiya sea

During an operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on the night of 05 Dec 25, naval personnel intercepted a dinghy carrying three (03) sacks suspected to contain narcotics, as well as another dinghy that had arrived to assist it, with four (04) suspects.

06 Dec 2025

Navy takes hold of over 376kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in Southern seas

The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, apprehending six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour on 20 Nov 25.

21 Nov 2025

Navy seizes cannabis valued over Rs. 08 Mn in Uchchamunai Lagoon

During a search operation conducted in the Uchchamunai Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 04 Nov 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 dinghies with about 38kg of cannabis.

05 Nov 2025

Four (04) suspects nabbed with cannabis valued over Rs. 23 Mn

A search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Point Pedro on 01 Nov 25 led to the arrest of 04 suspects, including a woman, along with approx. 105kg of cannabis and 02 dinghies.

03 Nov 2025

Navy takes hold of over 335kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in western seas

The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas west of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour this morning (02 Nov 25).

02 Nov 2025