Drug Bust News

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

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 129 million seized with 04 suspects in northern waters

A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Point Pedro sea area on 29 Apr 25 resulted in the seizure of about 322kg and 860g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the smuggling racket.

30 Apr 2025

Two (02) suspects held with cannabis

Separate operations conducted by the Navy in Kalpitiya and in Padiyathalawa, with the assistance of Police on 23 and 24 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 751g of Kerala cannabis and 01kg and 95g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a three-wheeler.

26 Apr 2025

Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling a haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 06 suspects

Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on 11 Apr 25, apprehending 06 suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 77kg and 484g of heroin and 42kg and 334g of methamphetamine (Ice). The consignment, which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to the PNB for onward legal action on 12 Apr.

12 Apr 2025

Two suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 82 million arrested in Pitipana, Negombo

A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 09 Apr 25 in Pitipana, Negombo and Keselwatta, Colombo led to the interception of a lorry and a car for smuggling about 205kg and 958g of Kerala cannabis and arrest of 02 suspects.

10 Apr 2025

Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling massive haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 07 suspects

Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on the morning of 05 Apr 25, apprehending seven (07) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 191kg and 752g of heroin and 671kg and 452g of methamphetamine (ice). The consignment which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to the PNB for onward legal action.

06 Apr 2025

A suspect nabbed with Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 8 million in Paranthan

A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF in Paranthan of Kilinochchi on 26 Mar 25 led to the interception of a lorry for smuggling about 20kg and 150g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect involved in the smuggling racket.

27 Mar 2025

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 69 million recovered from Vaththirayan beach vicinity

A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF led to the recovery of about 174kg and 126g of Kerala cannabis from the beach vicinity of Vaththirayan in Kilinochchi, Jaffna on 04 Mar 25.

04 Mar 2025

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

A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 12 million held in Mannar

A search operation conducted by the Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Marichchakatti area of Mannar led to the arrest of a suspect with over 31kg of Kerala cannabis on 02 Mar 25.

03 Mar 2025