Drug Bust News
Navy takes hold of about 1780kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Negombo
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Dadugama lagoon area of Negombo in the evening of 24th July 2024 resulted in the seizure of about 1780kg of smuggled Tendu leaves and apprehension of 02 suspects. Additionally, the Navy also confiscated 06 dinghies used for the racket.
25 Jul 2024
A suspect with about 189kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Kalpitiya
A suspect held with Pregabalin capsules in Trincomalee
Three (03) suspects with about 2888kg of smuggled Tendu leaves held in Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau - Mannar in the Vankalai area of Mannar on 08th July 2024 resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects and the seizure of approximately 2888kg of Tendu leaves, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. Additionally, they also confiscated a cab and a lorry used to smuggle the stock of Tendu leaves.
08 Jul 2024
Navy intercepts fishing trawler with over 191kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine valued over Rs. 2572 million, six (06) apprehended
In another successful operation of the Sri Lanka Navy, on receipt of information to Naval Intelligence, a local multi-day fishing trawler (01) carrying a large haul of narcotics, with 06 suspects aboard, was intercepted on the high seas about 120 (about 222 km) off Colombo on 24th June 2024. The operation, carried out by deploying SLNS Nandimithra, resulted in the seizure of more than 191kg of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ICE), including their packaging. Meanwhile, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera arrived at the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour today (26th June) to inspect the consignment of narcotics brought ashore.
26 Jun 2024
